Psychology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

UCCS psychology graduates start at $34,607, placing them in the 75th percentile nationally but the 60th percentile among Colorado's 16 psychology programs. With $25,000 in median debt, graduates face manageable monthly payments of around $280—a reasonable 9.7% of their gross income. The 8% earnings bump from year one to year four shows modest but steady growth, typical for psychology bachelor's holders who often need graduate education to unlock higher-level clinical or counseling roles.

Among Colorado schools, UCCS lands in the middle pack. Adams State and Metro State Denver graduates earn about $3,000 more annually, which compounds significantly over time. However, UCCS still outperforms the state median by over $4,000, and its debt load sits just slightly above the Colorado average. The 97% admission rate means access isn't a barrier, and this program delivers reliably above-average outcomes for a field known for modest early-career earnings.

For parents concerned about ROI, this program works if your student plans to pursue graduate school (where psychology careers really open up) or is prepared for the realities of entry-level human services work. The debt isn't crushing, and the earnings trend upward. It's a solid foundation rather than a destination degree, which matters in psychology more than almost any other major.