Psychology at University of Mount Union

Mount Union's psychology graduates start at $34,558—outpacing both the state median ($30,682) and national median ($31,482) by meaningful margins. While that 60th percentile ranking among Ohio programs puts it solidly in the upper half, you're still looking at a modest starting salary that requires careful financial planning. The manageable $27,000 debt load and steady 17% earnings growth to $40,559 by year four suggest graduates find stable footing after graduation.

However, treat these numbers with appropriate skepticism—the sample size here is under 30 graduates, which means a few outlier career paths could skew the data significantly. What we can say with more confidence is that Mount Union keeps debt relatively controlled (25th percentile nationally, meaning less debt than most programs), which matters considerably when starting salaries hover in the mid-30s.

For a psychology bachelor's degree, this represents a reasonable outcome if your student is entering the field with clear eyes about career progression. Many psychology graduates pursue further education to increase earning potential, so evaluate this program as a stepping stone rather than a final destination. The combination of below-average debt and above-average starting earnings creates breathing room for those next steps.