Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $23,969 place Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus below the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
The 4.2x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $23,969 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.
At #790 out of 926 programs, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $23,969 to $55,043 over five years (130% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.