Psychology at Rutgers University-Camden

Rutgers-Camden's psychology program offers solid value with impressive earnings growth, jumping from $31,280 in the first year to $49,641 by year four—a 59% increase that significantly outpaces typical career progression. While starting salaries hover around national averages, this program ranks in the 60th percentile among New Jersey psychology programs, beating the state median of $29,982 and positioning graduates better than most in-state alternatives.

The debt picture is reasonable at $25,000, matching both state and national medians with a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.80. This means graduates can expect to earn their entire debt amount in less than a year, which is quite favorable for a psychology degree. The program's strength lies in its trajectory—those modest starting salaries evolve into competitive mid-career earnings that approach $50,000 within four years.

For families weighing in-state options, Rutgers-Camden delivers better outcomes than most New Jersey psychology programs while maintaining the affordability advantage of a state school. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence in these numbers. This program works well for students who can tolerate lower starting salaries in exchange for strong earning potential and reasonable debt loads, particularly if they're considering graduate school where that four-year earning level provides a solid foundation.