Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,121 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology, General programs nationally.
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 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 10 months of the $31,121 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #568 of 926 Psychology, General programs, University of South Carolina Aiken falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $31,121 to $37,835 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.