Psychology at Molloy University

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) makes these numbers unreliable, but what they suggest isn't encouraging. That $26,431 first-year salary falls below both the national and New York state medians for psychology graduates, ranking in just the 25th percentile among New York programs. With $27,000 in debt, new graduates face an immediate 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio that's tighter than you'd want, especially in a high cost-of-living state.

The four-year earnings jump to $47,904 looks promising on paper—an 81% increase that could indicate graduates eventually find professional roles requiring the degree. However, this still lags behind top-performing psychology programs in New York, where schools like CUNY's Graduate School report median earnings above $48,000. The crucial question is whether Molloy's graduates are reaching that $47,904 through career advancement or simply by cobbling together better-paying jobs over time.

For families paying private school tuition at a 76% admission rate institution, this program's outcomes don't justify the investment compared to CUNY alternatives that cost less and show stronger early earnings. Unless your child has specific reasons to attend Molloy (location, smaller classes, campus fit), the combination of below-median starting salaries and equivalent debt to state averages points toward exploring more affordable options, particularly public universities that produce better returns for psychology majors in New York.