Psychology at Rochester University

Rochester University's psychology program shows promising earnings trajectories, but you're looking at numbers from fewer than 30 graduates—enough to suggest potential but not enough to bank on with confidence.

The program ranks solidly in the 60th percentile among Michigan psychology programs, with four-year earnings of $47,992 sitting comfortably above the state median of $30,100. That 44% earnings growth from year one to year four is notable, though it's unclear whether this reflects the program's career placement or simply individual graduate success stories. Debt levels are exceptionally manageable—at $29,687, this program sits in the 5th percentile nationally for debt, meaning 95% of psychology programs nationwide saddle students with more loans. With a debt-to-earnings ratio under 1.0, graduates should be able to manage repayment even in that lower-earning first year.

The caveat matters here: small sample sizes can swing wildly year to year. One or two high earners can inflate the numbers, just as one cohort of underemployed graduates can tank them. For parents weighing this option, the combination of controlled debt and above-average Michigan outcomes looks reasonable, but you'd want to verify the program's career services track record and talk to recent graduates directly before committing. The numbers suggest decent value, but they're too limited to guarantee it.