Psychology at Saint Mary's College

Saint Mary's psychology graduates start behind most Indiana peers—earning $32,213 in their first year compared to the state median of $33,132—but the earnings trajectory tells a more encouraging story. By year four, median earnings jump to $47,897, a 49% increase that represents strong career momentum. The $27,000 median debt load is reasonable and actually lower than both national and state averages for psychology programs.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in this dataset, these numbers could swing significantly from year to year. That said, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.84 suggests graduates aren't carrying burdensome debt relative to what they're making. Psychology majors rarely see spectacular starting salaries anywhere, and Saint Mary's fits that pattern while keeping debt manageable.

For families weighing this option, the key question is whether your child plans to pursue graduate school (common in psychology) or enter the workforce immediately. The earnings growth suggests graduates are finding their footing, but starting salaries trail programs like Indiana State and Trine by $3,000-5,000. If Saint Mary's offers a better fit culturally or academically, the modest debt burden means this choice won't be financially punishing—just understand you're paying for the college experience, not a standout financial outcome in psychology specifically.