Psychology at Coppin State University

Coppin State's psychology bachelor's outperforms 60% of Maryland psychology programs despite serving a student population where more than half qualify for Pell grants. Starting earnings of $33,312 beat both the state median ($31,463) and national median ($31,482), while the $31,000 in typical debt falls closer to the Maryland average than the national one. The 22% earnings jump to $40,771 by year four suggests graduates are finding their footing in Baltimore's healthcare and social services sectors.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.93 means graduates owe roughly what they'll earn in their first year—manageable territory for a psychology degree, though it requires staying employed. This program sits in a realistic middle ground: it won't match the outcomes of University of Maryland Global Campus ($42,056) or even Bowie State ($36,765), but it delivers better-than-average results for students who might not have access to those alternatives.

For families weighing affordability against outcomes, this represents solid value. The earnings trajectory is healthy, debt is contained to Maryland norms, and the program serves its mission without overpromising. If your student is considering graduate school in psychology, these numbers provide a stable launching point without excessive undergraduate debt.