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Psychology, General at Clarke University

Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,714/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #899 of 926 Psychology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$512K	$511K	$476K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.2x	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)

$158,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,272

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

11.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,991

72% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,714 per year, Psychology, General graduates from Clarke University earn below the $31,705 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$26,714 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #899 out of 926 programs, Clarke University's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,714 to $45,991 over five years (72% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Clarke University

Clarke University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 782 in Dubuque, IA. The average net cost of $80,272 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.

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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

How does Clarke University's Psychology, General program score?

This program scores 22/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Psychology, General earnings lower at Clarke University?

Lower starting pay at Clarke University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →