Location: Tiffin, OH•In-State Tuition: $32,400•Admission Rate: 80%•Avg SAT: 989
Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,989
70th percentile
40th percentile in Ohio
Median Debt
$27,000
At national median
D/E Ratio: 0.69 ManageableSample: 44 graduates

Analysis

Tiffin's psychology bachelor's beats the national median by over $4,000, placing graduates in the 70th percentile nationally—a solid outcome for a program at an open-admission university. However, within Ohio, it lands squarely in the middle of the pack at the 40th percentile, with several state competitors producing similar or slightly better earnings. Franklin University, for instance, delivers nearly identical first-year results at $39,387.

The debt picture is straightforward: at $27,000, graduates carry exactly the national median but notably less than Ohio's typical $31,250. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 means graduates owe about eight months' salary—manageable territory for a psychology degree, where further education is often necessary for higher earnings. This isn't a program that saddles students with disproportionate debt while they're likely working in entry-level behavioral health or social service positions.

For Ohio families weighing in-state options, Tiffin represents a reasonable choice rather than a standout one. Your student won't graduate with crushing debt, and their first-year earnings should exceed what most psychology bachelor's holders make nationally. Just recognize they'll be competing with graduates from several Ohio schools producing similar outcomes, and many psychology careers require master's-level credentials to advance meaningfully. If your child is committed to the field and plans for graduate school, this provides an accessible entry point without excessive undergraduate debt.

Where Tiffin University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all clinical, counseling and applied psychology bachelors's programs nationally

Tiffin UniversityOther clinical, counseling and applied psychology programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Tiffin University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Tiffin University earns $39k — 70th percentile among clinical, counseling and applied psychology bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (8 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tiffin UniversityTiffin$32,400$38,989—$27,0000.69
Franklin UniversityColumbus$9,577$39,387$47,272$35,5000.90
National Median—$34,506—$27,0000.78

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

$101,190/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

School Psychologists

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Psychologists, All Other

All psychologists not listed separately.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Neuropsychologists

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Clinical Neuropsychologists

Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Human Resources Specialists

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

$72,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Specialists

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

$65,850/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Tiffin University, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 44 graduates with reported earnings and 75 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.