Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,684 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.2x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $44,548 against $28,684/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.6 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
Ranked #774 of 926 Psychology programs, South University-Virginia Beach falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $28,684 to $38,844 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.