Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,463 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,000 debt-to-$31,463 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #754 out of 926 programs, Goucher College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $31,463 to $54,914 over five years (75% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.