Program Analysis
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Psychology, General program produces graduates earning $31,280/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.
At 8.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,250 debt-to-$31,280 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #289 out of 926 programs, Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Psychology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,280 to $58,473 over five years (87% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.