Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Franklin University

Franklin University's psychology graduates see something many bachelor's programs in this field don't deliver: meaningful earnings growth. Starting at $39,387, graduates reach $47,272 within four years—a 20% jump that outpaces the typical psychology graduate trajectory. While the sample size is small (under 30 graduates, so individual circumstances matter more), these numbers place the program in the 72nd percentile nationally and 60th percentile in Ohio, essentially matching the state median for psychology programs.

The debt picture is notably better than average. At $35,500, graduates carry about $4,000 more than Ohio's median but significantly less than the national median of $27,000 would suggest when adjusted for this program's stronger earnings. That 0.90 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly 11 months of their first-year salary—manageable for a bachelor's degree, especially given the earnings growth trajectory.

For parents weighing this program, the key consideration is that small sample: these numbers could shift with future cohorts. But if they hold, you're looking at a psychology program that delivers above-average earnings at below-average relative debt. For students planning to enter the workforce immediately rather than pursue graduate school, that combination makes Franklin competitive within Ohio's psychology landscape.