Psychology at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser University's psychology bachelor's program earns slightly above-average marks for graduate outcomes—ranking in the 60th percentile among Florida psychology programs—but saddles students with debt loads that should give any parent serious pause. At nearly $50,000, the typical graduate carries debt roughly double the state median for psychology majors and nearly twice the national benchmark. That means graduates face monthly loan payments around $550-600 for a decade, eating into entry-level salaries that start around $32,000.

The earnings trajectory offers some reassurance: graduates see 9% income growth by year four, reaching $35,291, which outpaces both state and national medians for psychology majors. Still, this debt burden—ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of programs leave students with less debt)—creates genuine financial strain. For comparison, nearby University of South Florida produces similar early-career earnings with roughly half the debt load.

The bottom line: if your child is set on psychology at Keiser, understand they're paying a significant premium through debt for outcomes that are only modestly better than average. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.54 means they'll be earning less than their total debt for several years after graduation. Unless there are compelling reasons to choose Keiser specifically—location, support services, or program features—this represents a costly path to a middle-of-the-road outcome in a field not known for high starting salaries.