Psychology at Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's psychology graduates face a concerning reality: they're earning just above the national average but landing in the bottom half compared to other Washington state programs. At $33,509 in the first year, these graduates trail the state median and earn roughly $7,000 less than what Seattle University or Central Washington University graduates achieve. For a state with 18 psychology programs, ranking in the 40th percentile signals you're paying more than public options while getting public-school outcomes.

The debt picture looks manageable at first glance—$24,125 is below both national and state medians, translating to a 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio. But that initial relief fades when you see earnings growth: just $504 over four years, essentially flat when accounting for inflation. Psychology majors at comparable Washington schools are seeing steeper earnings trajectories, which matters tremendously for long-term financial health and graduate school prospects.

If your child is set on Saint Martin's for campus culture or location, understand they're choosing a program that performs below the state standard. With a 76% admission rate and moderate outcomes, families should seriously compare against Western Washington University or even Washington State University, where psychology graduates earn $2,700 more right out of the gate. Unless there's a compelling personal reason to attend, the combination of middling earnings and stagnant growth makes this a questionable investment relative to other Washington options.