Behavioral Sciences at Brewton-Parker College

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.76 puts this program in workable territory—similar behavioral sciences programs nationally suggest graduates earn around $35,400 in their first year while carrying roughly $26,900 in loans. That translates to about nine months of gross income to clear the debt, which falls within the generally manageable range most financial advisors reference. With nearly half of Brewton-Parker students receiving Pell grants, the school clearly serves students who need affordable pathways, and this debt load, while substantial, isn't crushing.

The challenge here is the limited data. Both earnings and debt figures are estimated from peer programs because this specific program has too few graduates for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. Behavioral sciences is a relatively uncommon major—just 76 schools nationwide offer bachelor's degrees in it, and only three in Georgia. This scarcity makes it harder to gauge what Brewton-Parker's version delivers compared to state alternatives. The national benchmarks show little variation among programs (the 75th percentile is only $2,700 above median), suggesting the field itself may have limited earnings variability regardless of where you study.

The practical question is whether you're comfortable with nearly $27,000 in debt for a credential that peer programs suggest yields mid-30s starting salaries. If your student needs the small-school environment or values Brewton-Parker's mission, the financial picture isn't alarming. But if clearer outcome data matters for your decision, you'll need to contact the school directly about their graduates' actual placement rates and earnings.