Psychology at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,964/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
13.9x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)
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 | $515K | $513K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 13.9x | 13.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,768
Out-of-state: $107,084 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,834
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,290
36% growth from Year 1
About Central Washington University
Central Washington University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 8,081 students in Ellensburg, WA.
See all programs and financial aid at Central Washington 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 Central Washington University?
A score of 47/100 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 $477,674 in decade earnings vs $514,736 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Central Washington University's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #49 of 926 programs nationally, Central Washington University lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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