Program Analysis
Graduates earn $30,164/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 9.0x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,630 debt-to-$30,164 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #324 out of 926 programs, Michigan State University's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $30,164 to $56,392 over five years (87% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.