Psychology at Creighton University

Creighton's estimated $27,000 debt load for a psychology bachelor's sits right at the Nebraska median, but similar programs across the state suggest first-year earnings around $35,000—creating a debt-to-earnings ratio that's manageable but hardly thrilling. By year four, the median graduate here reaches $43,820, which edges above several in-state competitors and sits well above the national benchmark of $31,482. That four-year number suggests the degree has staying power, even if the first year looks modest.

The catch is that we're working with estimates derived from comparable Nebraska programs since Creighton's graduate sample was too small for the DOE to publish. Other psychology programs in the state—including Concordia and Bellevue—show reported first-year earnings in the high $30,000s, which raises the question of where Creighton's actual outcomes fall. The school's stronger academic profile (SAT scores around 1300) and private university resources could push results higher, or graduates might face similar entry-level constraints that affect psychology majors everywhere.

For $27,000 in debt, you're looking at monthly payments around $300 on a standard plan—tight but feasible on $35,000 if your child lives frugally and has clear career plans. The four-year earnings data suggests growth potential, but psychology careers often require graduate school for real advancement. If your child is committed to the field and has a plan beyond the bachelor's, this works. If they're undecided, that debt-to-earnings picture deserves serious scrutiny.