Program Analysis
Eastern Illinois University's Psychology graduates start at $35,740/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $19,712 represents roughly 7 months of the $35,740 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #212 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $35,740 to $50,288 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.