Program Analysis
At $43,839 per year, Psychology, General graduates from Middlebury College significantly outpace the $31,705 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
The financial case is thin at 2.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
Some AI exposure exists in Psychology, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $17,256 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #196 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $71,410 show a 63% jump from the $43,839 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.