Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Indiana Wesleyan's psychology bachelor's program earns its students $40,706 within a year of graduation—putting them in the 83rd percentile nationally and making this one of the stronger-earning psychology programs in the country. That's $6,200 above the typical graduate in this field, which is a meaningful difference for an entry-level salary. With debt at $38,759, however, you're looking at nearly a 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio, which is higher than many families would prefer even if it's below the national median for this program.

The state context reveals an interesting wrinkle: this is actually the highest-earning clinical psychology bachelor's program in Indiana, but it also carries the highest debt load. You're essentially paying a premium for that earnings advantage. Nearly half the student body receives Pell grants, suggesting the institution successfully serves students from various economic backgrounds despite the debt figures.

For families willing to invest in a psychology degree, this program delivers results that justify the price better than most—your graduate will out-earn 83% of their peers nationally. Just know that the debt burden, while manageable at roughly one year's salary, will require disciplined repayment planning right from day one.