Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,007 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
At 8.7x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,739 debt-to-$28,007 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #644 out of 926 programs, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $28,007 to $43,719 over five years (56% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.