Psychology at Marian University

Marian University's psychology program punches above its weight nationally, placing graduates in the 75th percentile for earnings despite the school's 95% admission rate. At $34,639, first-year earnings exceed the national median by about $3,000—a meaningful difference for recent graduates starting their careers.

Within Indiana, the picture is more modest but still solid. Marian ranks in the 60th percentile among the state's 44 psychology programs, trailing schools like Trine and Indiana Tech by a few thousand dollars but outperforming the state median. The debt load of $26,750 sits right at Indiana's typical level for this degree, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77—meaning graduates earn more than their total debt in their first year out.

The major caveat here is sample size: fewer than 30 graduates means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. That said, the combination of relatively modest debt and above-average earnings suggests this program prepares students adequately without burying them financially. For families concerned about psychology's earning potential, Marian appears to be delivering reasonable outcomes, though parents should verify current numbers given the small graduate cohort and consider whether their student has graduate school plans, which many psychology majors pursue.