Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,291 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,000 debt-to-$32,291 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #695 out of 926 programs, Duquesne University's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $32,291 to $56,080 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.