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Psychology at College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,860/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 4.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #788 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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	$386K	$395K	$392K
Earnings Multiple	4.5x	4.6x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$85,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$30,676

64% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,860 place College of the Ozarks below the $31,705 national median for Psychology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 4.6x 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 -2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #788 out of 926 programs, College of the Ozarks's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks's 15% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, a smaller institution with 1,415 students in Point Lookout, MO. Pell Grant recipients make up 44% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $30,676 — 64% less than the list price.

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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 College of the Ozarks's Psychology program score?

This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology 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 earnings lower at College of the Ozarks?

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

How affordable is Psychology at College of the Ozarks after financial aid?

Sticker price is $85,160, but the average net cost is $30,676 — a 64% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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