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Psychology at Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
22 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,304/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #897 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 $467K $469K $446K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.1x
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)
$145,032
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,096
54% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,800
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,485
48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,304/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,800 debt-to-$27,304 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #897 out of 926 programs, Concordia University-Chicago's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,304 to $40,485 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Concordia University-Chicago

Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,337 students in River Forest, IL. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. The average net cost of $67,096 over four years represents a 54% 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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Psychology at Other Schools

Bentley University ($62,218) Georgetown University ($51,959) Bucknell University ($51,645) Gettysburg College ($50,040) Trinity College ($48,406) CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($48,299) The University of Texas Permian Basin ($46,009) Charter Oak State College ($45,428)

Other Majors at Concordia University-Chicago

Health and Medical Administrative Services ($65,314) Human Resources Management and Services ($51,763) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($44,618) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($44,601) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,581) Criminology ($41,724) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($29,231)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Concordia University-Chicago's Psychology program score?
This program scores 22/100 — 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.
How affordable is Psychology at Concordia University-Chicago after financial aid?
Sticker price is $145,032, but the average net cost is $67,096 — a 54% 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 →