Analysis
Ohio State Marion's psychology program stands out for its strong earnings trajectory, with graduates seeing a robust 38% income increase from $32,276 to $44,475 between years one and four. This growth pattern significantly outpaces typical psychology programs and helps explain why the program ranks in the 60th percentile among Ohio schools despite modest starting salaries.
The debt picture is reasonable at $22,145—about $3,000 below both national and state medians for psychology programs. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69, graduates can expect to manage their student loans without overwhelming financial strain. While starting salaries trail top Ohio programs like Kenyon ($39,203) by several thousand dollars, the strong earnings growth helps close this gap over time.
For parents, this represents a solid middle-ground choice that delivers better-than-average outcomes without excessive debt. The combination of manageable borrowing costs and strong income growth makes this program particularly appealing for families seeking good value in psychology education. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates also provides confidence that these earnings patterns are reliable rather than statistical anomalies.
Where Ohio State University-Marion Campus Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all psychology bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Ohio State University-Marion Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $32,276 | $44,475 | +38% |
| University of Dayton | $32,953 | $50,757 | +54% |
| Miami University-Middletown | $36,190 | $46,978 | +30% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $36,190 | $46,978 | +30% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $36,190 | $46,978 | +30% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (74 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State University-Marion CampusMarion | $9,212 | $32,276 | $44,475 | $22,145 | 0.69 |
 Kenyon CollegeGambier | $69,330 | $39,203 | $42,073 | $19,000 | 0.48 |
 Muskingum UniversityNew Concord | $31,440 | $37,636 | $34,807 | $27,625 | 0.73 |
 John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights | $49,100 | $36,602 | $43,225 | $27,000 | 0.74 |
 Miami University-HamiltonHamilton | $7,278 | $36,190 | $46,978 | $24,094 | 0.67 |
| Miami University-MiddletownMiddletown | $7,278 | $36,190 | $46,978 | $24,094 | 0.67 |
| National Median | — | $31,482 | — | $25,500 | 0.81 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with psychology graduates
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Psychologists, All Other
Neuropsychologists
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Managers, All Other
Loss Prevention Managers
Social Science Research Assistants
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ohio State University-Marion Campus, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 479 graduates with reported earnings and 665 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.