Psychology at Friends University

Friends University's psychology bachelor's graduates earn $32,760 in their first year—slightly above the national median but notably below Kansas's state median of $36,555. That 40th percentile state ranking matters here: Kansas families have several stronger options for psychology programs, with schools like Fort Hays State and Washburn producing graduates who earn $7,000-$8,000 more annually. At the same time, Friends keeps debt relatively contained at $21,527, which is lower than both state and national medians and creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift considerably with more data. However, the pattern suggests Friends offers a serviceable but not standout psychology program—you're paying less in debt than at many Kansas competitors, but your child is also likely starting their career at a lower salary. For a family prioritizing minimal debt over maximum earnings potential, that tradeoff might work. But if career earnings are the priority, the data points toward other Kansas public universities where psychology graduates launch with significantly stronger earning power and only modestly higher debt loads.