Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at SUNY College of Technology at Canton

SUNY Canton's psychology program produces graduates who out-earn their New York peers while keeping debt manageable—$36,254 in first-year earnings ranks above 60% of similar programs statewide, even as debt comes in $3,500 below the state median. That's a meaningful advantage in a state where most psychology bachelor's programs start graduates around $33,800.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72 suggests reasonable affordability for a field that typically requires graduate work to maximize earning potential. Earnings grow steadily to $40,641 by year four, outpacing both the national and state medians. With nearly half of students receiving Pell grants, this accessibility matters—the program appears to deliver solid value for students from modest economic backgrounds who are taking the first step toward psychology careers.

The crucial caveat here is the small cohort size, meaning these numbers could shift considerably year to year. However, the program's consistent outperformance of state and national benchmarks, combined with lower-than-average debt, suggests Canton has found a formula that works for psychology undergrads. For families planning on graduate school down the line, starting with lower debt and competitive early earnings positions students well for the advanced degrees this field typically requires.