Psychology at Post University

Post University's psychology graduates start at roughly the national median but carry nearly double the typical debt load—$45,713 versus a $25,000 national average. This debt burden places the program in the bottom 5th percentile nationally, meaning only 5% of psychology programs saddle students with more debt. Within Connecticut, Post ranks in the 40th percentile for earnings, trailing not just elite private colleges but also Southern Connecticut State, a public option where graduates earn more with significantly less debt.

The 39% earnings jump to $43,606 by year four offers some optimism, but graduates are still spending their early career years digging out from under that initial debt load. For perspective, Trinity College psychology graduates start at $48,406 with comparable debt, while Charter Oak State College grads earn $45,428—more than Post's four-year mark—right out of the gate. The institution serves a predominantly low-income student population (73% receive Pell grants), which makes the debt burden particularly concerning.

If your child is considering Post for psychology, compare the total cost carefully against Connecticut's public universities. The earnings trajectory improves, but starting $20,000 deeper in debt than typical psychology graduates means years of constrained financial choices after graduation.