Program Analysis
At $33,179/yr, Psychology, General graduates from Portland State University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 11.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,655 debt-to-$33,179 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #259 out of 926 programs, Portland State University's Psychology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,179 to $48,227 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.