Research and Experimental Psychology at Gettysburg College

Gettysburg's psychology program produces graduates earning $41,599 in their first year—about $7,000 above the national median for this degree and exactly matching Pennsylvania's state median. While it doesn't reach Penn's premium outcomes, it outperforms 85% of similar programs nationally, a strong showing for a liberal arts college. The $27,000 median debt sits well below both national and state averages, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65 that beats most psychology programs.

The state percentile tells an interesting story: this program sits right at Pennsylvania's median despite the school's selective profile (1350 SAT average). That's not necessarily bad—Pennsylvania has strong psychology programs overall—but parents paying private school tuition might expect outcomes closer to Penn or Villanova. The low debt partly offsets this, making the net financial picture more reasonable than the sticker price might suggest.

One important caveat: these numbers come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. For families comfortable with a liberal arts psychology degree and the accompanying debt load, Gettysburg delivers solid first-year earnings with manageable debt. Just understand you're paying for the selective college experience more than exceptional salary outcomes in this field.