Psychology at Miami University-Oxford

Miami University-Oxford's psychology graduates earn $36,190 in their first year—$5,500 more than the typical Ohio psychology graduate and $4,700 above the national median. More importantly, that gap widens considerably: by year four, earnings reach $46,978, representing 30% growth that suggests these graduates are securing positions with real advancement potential. Among Ohio's 74 psychology programs, this ranks solidly in the 60th percentile, trailing only programs at selective liberal arts colleges like Kenyon.

The $24,094 in median debt sits just below both state and national averages, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67—manageable territory that most graduates can handle with standard repayment plans. With a robust sample size confirming these figures, the pattern is clear: Miami's psychology program consistently launches graduates into stronger starting positions than most public universities achieve, then those graduates experience meaningful salary progression.

For parents worried about psychology's reputation as a lower-earning major, Miami offers a notably better outcome than most alternatives. The combination of above-average starting salaries, strong earnings growth, and reasonable debt makes this a standout option among Ohio's public universities, particularly at an 82% admission rate that makes it accessible to most applicants.