Program Analysis
Graduates earn $27,785/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 3.4x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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 9% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 11 months of the $27,785 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #811 of 926 Psychology programs, Mercer University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $51,627 show a 86% jump from the $27,785 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.