Psychology at Xavier University

Xavier's psychology program charges premium tuition but delivers earnings that justify the investment. Starting at $35,245, graduates earn $4,500 more than the typical Ohio psychology graduate and outperform 79% of programs nationally. That's a meaningful edge in a field where many bachelor's holders struggle to break $30,000 in their first year. The $27,000 median debt sits slightly above state and national averages, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 means graduates can realistically manage repayment—especially as earnings climb 19% to nearly $42,000 by year four.

Within Ohio's competitive landscape of 74 psychology programs, Xavier lands solidly in the middle tier by earnings. Schools like Kenyon and John Carroll edge ahead by $1,000-4,000 annually, but Xavier's stronger-than-national performance suggests the Jesuit university is doing something right in terms of career preparation or alumni networks. The 88% admission rate means this outcome is accessible to most applicants, not just top students.

For parents worried about psychology's reputation as a low-earning major, Xavier offers reassurance. Your child won't be rich, but they'll earn more than most psychology graduates while keeping debt manageable. That's about as good as it gets in this field without pursuing graduate school.