Psychology at Blue Mountain Christian University

A bachelor's in psychology from Blue Mountain Christian University earns $26,257 in the first year—about $5,000 below the national median but actually above Mississippi's state median of $24,592. That 60th percentile state ranking matters more than the weak national showing, since most graduates will likely seek employment in Mississippi or the broader South where wage scales differ dramatically from coastal markets. With debt of $25,250, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits just under 1.0, meaning graduates owe roughly what they'll earn in year one.

The concerning issue here isn't the debt level—it's competitive with other Mississippi programs—but rather the earnings ceiling. At $26,257, these graduates trail the state's top psychology programs by $4,000-$10,000 annually, and that gap likely widens over time as alumni from larger universities benefit from stronger career networks and employer recognition. The 100% admission rate and modest academic profile suggest this may be a path for students who need maximum accessibility, but parents should recognize they're not buying enhanced career outcomes compared to in-state public alternatives.

For families considering this program, the calculation is straightforward: if your child needs a Christian environment and wouldn't thrive at a larger state school, the debt load is manageable. But if career earnings matter most, Mississippi's public universities deliver measurably better first-year salaries at similar or lower debt levels. The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means individual outcomes vary widely, but the central tendency points toward modest financial returns.