Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,202 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 3.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,500 debt-to-$28,202 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #861 out of 926 programs, William Peace University's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $28,202 to $44,835 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.