Psychology at Marymount Manhattan College

Marymount Manhattan's psychology graduates earn modestly above the national average at $34,585, but the small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates—means a few outliers could be skewing these numbers either way. Still, the program outperforms three-quarters of psychology programs nationally, which is notable for a school with a 79% acceptance rate.

The challenge is New York context. At 60th percentile statewide, this program sits firmly in the middle of the pack among New York psychology programs, where graduates face some of the nation's highest living costs. The $25,000 debt load equals the state median but translates differently when rent and expenses are factored in. Compare this to CUNY options like Medgar Evers ($39,868 median earnings) or even top performers like CUNY Graduate Center ($48,299), and the value proposition becomes murkier for students who could access those alternatives.

The 7% earnings growth over four years suggests modest career momentum, though psychology bachelor's graduates often need additional credentials to significantly boost income. For families comfortable with the small data uncertainty and prioritizing a private college experience in Manhattan, the outcomes aren't alarming. But students with CUNY access should seriously weigh those options—they offer comparable or better earnings potential, likely at lower total cost, particularly for in-state residents.