Psychology at Marist University

Marist's psychology graduates start at $47,348—matching the NY median but outperforming 75% of psychology programs nationwide. More importantly, they're earning $61,000 by year four, demonstrating 29% growth that suggests these graduates are finding their footing in competitive fields rather than hitting an earnings ceiling. The $26,000 debt load sits at the 20th percentile nationally (meaning 80% of programs saddle students with more), creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55.

The tradeoff here is straightforward: you're paying more than at most psychology programs (reflected in that higher debt), but getting better career positioning in return. Among the limited NY psychology data available, Marist graduates still rank in the 60th percentile for earnings—solid, though not exceptional in-state. The moderate sample size means these numbers represent real cohorts, not statistical noise.

For a psychology degree, which often requires graduate school for clinical work, graduating with just $26,000 in debt while earning nearly $50,000 immediately is unusually favorable. If your child plans to work before pursuing an advanced degree, or hopes to break into HR, marketing, or other psychology-adjacent fields, this program offers a viable pathway without the debt burden that makes those plans unrealistic.