Psychology at Salve Regina University

Salve Regina's psychology program outperforms the vast majority of psychology programs nationally, landing in the 78th percentile for earnings—though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift with more data. Starting at $35,096, graduates earn about $3,600 more than the typical psychology major nationally, and that gap widens to over $16,000 by year four as earnings climb to $47,799. The 36% earnings growth trajectory is particularly encouraging for a field where early stagnation is common.

Within Rhode Island, the picture is more competitive. Salve Regina sits near the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile, trailing Providence College and URI but ahead of Roger Williams and Rhode Island College. The $27,000 median debt is manageable—lower than 75% of psychology programs nationwide—creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 that most graduates should be able to handle. Psychology majors aren't typically high earners, but these alumni appear to be finding decent opportunities in Rhode Island's healthcare and education sectors.

The small sample size is the main caution here. These numbers could look different with a fuller dataset, and prospective students should verify whether recent graduates are actually securing the kinds of positions that generate these earnings. If the data holds, though, this represents a solid choice for in-state students seeking a psychology degree without excessive debt.