Psychology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

North Dakota State's psychology program outperforms the national median by $4,400 in first-year earnings—landing in the 83rd percentile nationally—while keeping debt manageable at $25,000. That 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates earn their full debt load back in less than nine months, a solid financial position for a psychology bachelor's. The 22% earnings bump by year four shows meaningful career progression, with typical graduates earning $43,659.

Within North Dakota, however, this program sits closer to the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile. That's still respectable given it's one of only seven psychology programs in the state, and it notably outearns the University of North Dakota's program by about $2,400 annually. The state context matters here: ND psychology grads generally do better than the national average, so being "average" in North Dakota actually means being well above average nationally.

For families comfortable with their student pursuing psychology—recognizing this degree often serves as a stepping stone to graduate school or careers in social services—this program delivers stronger financial outcomes than most alternatives. The moderate sample size and high admission rate suggest accessible entry with above-average results, a combination that should appeal to parents weighing return on investment.