Psychology at Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,023/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
4.4x 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 | $488K | $488K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.4x | 4.4x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 24 | 24 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$111,360
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,125
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,079
59% growth from Year 1
About Cumberland University
A 67% admission rate makes Cumberland University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 2,053 students in Lebanon, TN. The average net cost of $73,168 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Cumberland 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
How does Cumberland University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 24/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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