Program Analysis
At $33,006/yr, Psychology, General graduates from Sonoma State University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology, General programs nationally.
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 9% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $16,351 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #37 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $54,617 show a 65% jump from the $33,006 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.