Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Tiffin University

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.