Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $30,321 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,500 debt-to-$30,321 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #842 out of 926 programs, Whittier College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $30,321 to $49,534 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.