Psychology at Cameron University

Cameron University's psychology program delivers first-year earnings that beat 87% of psychology programs nationally—a strong showing that places graduates well above the typical $31,482 national median. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. The program ranks solidly in the 60th percentile among Oklahoma's 22 psychology programs, trailing options like University of Tulsa and East Central by about $2,000 but outperforming OU-Norman.

The debt picture is notably favorable: at $27,625, graduates carry less than what 81% of psychology programs nationally charge, and the 0.76 debt-to-earnings ratio means students can reasonably expect to pay back their loans within a manageable timeframe. That said, the debt runs higher than Oklahoma's state median of $21,600, and the slight earnings dip to $35,594 by year four suggests income may plateau rather than grow post-graduation.

For an anxious parent, this program represents a reasonable investment if your child is committed to psychology and prefers staying close to home in southwest Oklahoma. The earning power is solid relative to the field, and the debt load won't be crushing. Just remember that psychology typically requires graduate work for higher earnings, so factor in potential additional schooling costs when planning the full educational investment.