Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,855 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Psychology, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $22,700 represents roughly 8 months of the $32,855 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #485 of 926 Psychology, General programs, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $32,855 to $41,163 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.