Psychology at Curry College

Curry College's psychology program lands squarely in the middle—it beats national benchmarks but trails the Massachusetts median by about $4,000. For a state with strong psychology programs (Bentley grads earn nearly double at $62,000), this 40th percentile ranking means your student would be toward the lower end of Bay State earning potential, though the $27,000 debt burden is reasonable and below both state and national averages.

The numbers tell a straightforward story: starting at $33,077 and growing to $38,647 after four years represents healthy 17% growth, but even that stronger four-year mark remains below what the typical Massachusetts psychology graduate earns right out of school. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.82 is manageable—your student could realistically pay this off—but they'll be doing so on below-average Massachusetts wages in a state with above-average living costs.

For families weighing this against other Massachusetts options, the tradeoff is clear: Curry offers accessible admission (92% acceptance rate) and controlled debt, but psychology graduates here earn $15,000-$30,000 less than peers at other Massachusetts colleges. If your student can gain admission to schools like Holy Cross, Endicott, or even mid-tier state universities, the earnings premium would likely justify any modest increase in debt. Curry makes sense primarily if admission to stronger programs isn't realistic or if staying close to home in Milton is worth accepting lower earning potential.