Psychology at Berry College
Mount Berry, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,831/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.3x 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 | $537K | $534K | $493K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.3x | 3.3x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 22 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,664
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,750
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,471
88% growth from Year 1
About Berry College
With a 62% acceptance rate, Berry College is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 2,213 students in Mount Berry, GA. The average net cost of $86,272 over four years represents a 47% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Berry College →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 Berry College?
A score of 22/100 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 $492,715 in decade earnings vs $537,416 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Psychology from Berry College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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