Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,280/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $22,250 represents roughly 9 months of the $31,280 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #288 of 926 Psychology programs, Rutgers University-Camden scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $58,473 show a 87% jump from the $31,280 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.