Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,226/yr, edging above the $31,705 national average for Psychology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 4.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,000 debt-to-$34,226 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #638 out of 926 programs, Culver-Stockton College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,226 to $43,518 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.