Psychology at Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
24
Optimistic
23
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,148/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.2x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $552K | $547K | $502K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.3x | 3.2x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 24 | 23 | 23 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$169,520
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,500
11.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,832
87% growth from Year 1
About Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University's 64% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,129 students in Abilene, TX. The average net cost of $109,604 over four years represents a 35% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Abilene Christian University →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other
$117,580/yr
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$109,840/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Abilene Christian University?
A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $502,151 in decade earnings vs $551,645 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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