Psychology at Lasell University

Lasell University's psychology program lands squarely in the middle of a challenging reality: it beats the national median by about $1,600 annually, but falls short of Massachusetts' stronger state average by roughly $3,300. Among Bay State psychology programs, this ranks in the 40th percentile—meaning graduates here earn less than 60% of similar programs in Massachusetts, including schools like Endicott and Holy Cross that deliver significantly higher outcomes.

The debt picture is more encouraging. At $27,000, borrowing sits just above the national median and is actually quite manageable—the 0.82 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would need less than a year's salary to cover their loans, which is reasonable by today's standards. The 17% earnings growth from year one to year four also shows some upward trajectory, though it doesn't close the gap with stronger in-state options.

For Massachusetts families, this matters because you're comparing against a competitive state landscape where psychology degrees often lead to better outcomes. If your child is drawn to Lasell's specific environment and can keep debt at or below this $27,000 level, the numbers work. But if they're equally comfortable at another Massachusetts school with stronger earnings outcomes, those options warrant serious consideration given the relatively modest cost difference.