Psychology at Felician University

Felician's psychology program shows troubling first-year outcomes but dramatic improvement over time—though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes it difficult to rely on these patterns. That initial $23,254 salary ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally and trails nearly every New Jersey competitor, including state universities that typically cost less. The debt burden of $27,000 exceeds the state median, creating a difficult first year where students owe more than they earn.

The 98% earnings jump to $45,971 by year four is exceptional if real, potentially reflecting graduates who find better-fitting roles or continue their education. However, with such limited data, this could represent just a few successful outliers rather than a reliable trajectory. Even at year four, graduates still earn less than what typical psychology majors make at Rider or Georgian Court right out of the gate.

For parents considering this program at Felician's tuition rates, the risk-reward calculation is concerning. The university serves a primarily low-income population (52% Pell recipients) who can least afford a slow financial start. Unless your child has specific reasons to attend Felician—location, community, or strong institutional support—the combination of high initial debt, rock-bottom starting salaries, and uncertain outcomes based on sparse data suggests looking at New Jersey's public universities or the stronger-performing private competitors first.