Psychology at Troy University

Troy University's psychology program graduates outpace most in-state competitors, with four-year earnings of $35,956 placing it in the 60th percentile among Alabama programs—well above the state median of $27,494. Only Athens State shows meaningfully higher earnings. Graduates also start within dollars of the national median, suggesting the program delivers middle-of-the-pack outcomes nationally while punching above its weight in Alabama, despite serving a student body where 42% qualify for Pell grants.

The 14% earnings growth from year one to year four is encouraging, though the debt picture requires careful consideration. At $31,207, the debt load sits above both state and national medians, creating a roughly 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio at graduation. For context, graduates owe about what they'll earn in their first year—not catastrophic for a bachelor's degree, but it means extended repayment timelines, especially if pursuing graduate school later becomes part of the plan.

For Alabama families looking at psychology programs, Troy offers solid value: better post-graduation earnings than most state alternatives at a debt level that's manageable if not ideal. The program won't vault graduates into high-earning careers immediately, but the earnings trajectory is steady and the outcomes are competitive for the field.