Psychology at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac's psychology program starts slow but accelerates—graduates earn just $32,000 in year one but see their income jump to $47,500 by year four, a 48% increase that outpaces most bachelor's programs. That trajectory matters because the manageable $26,700 in debt feels more burdensome initially (83% of first-year earnings) but increasingly affordable as graduates gain experience. Nationally, this program performs slightly above average, landing in the 56th percentile.

The state comparison reveals a trickier picture. Among Connecticut's 24 psychology programs, Quinnipiac ranks in just the 40th percentile—behind not only elite liberal arts colleges like Trinity and Connecticut but also the state university system. Parents paying Quinnipiac's private school tuition should note that Southern Connecticut State graduates earn $35,700 right out of the gate, while Quinnipiac students take several years to reach similar levels.

The question becomes whether you're comfortable with a slower start in exchange for strong mid-career growth. If your student plans to pursue graduate school (common for psychology majors), the relatively low debt load is an advantage. But families expecting immediate post-graduation earnings that justify private tuition costs may find better value elsewhere in Connecticut's psychology landscape.