Psychology at Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm's psychology graduates earn $38,500 in their first year—outperforming 95% of psychology programs nationally but landing just above the middle of the pack within New Hampshire. That's a telling pattern: what looks exceptional on paper becomes merely solid when compared to other NH schools, where New England College's psychology grads earn $42,600. With $27,000 in debt (exactly matching the state median), the 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, though not a standout deal.

The 16% earnings growth to $44,500 by year four is healthy and suggests graduates find their footing in the job market. Psychology bachelor's degrees rarely lead to immediately high-paying careers, but Saint Anselm students avoid the financial distress seen at many programs—they're earning well above the national $31,500 median. The moderate sample size gives reasonable confidence in these numbers.

For families paying Saint Anselm's private school tuition, the question is whether the premium delivers proportional value. The debt load is reasonable, and outcomes beat most schools nationally, but within New Hampshire, you're paying more for what amounts to middle-of-the-road results. If your child plans graduate school anyway (common for psychology majors), this provides a solid foundation without crushing debt. If they're hoping the bachelor's degree alone will justify the investment, there are stronger in-state options.