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Psychology at CUNY City College

New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,925/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 19.9x earnings multiple (9.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #34 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 5%

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	$594K	$586K	$530K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.2x	19.9x	18.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.7x	9.6x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,360

Out-of-state: $61,160 (9.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,944

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$9,000

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,786

87% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,925/yr, Psychology graduates from CUNY City College land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 19.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $9,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

CUNY City College ranks #34 among 926 Psychology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $30,925-to-$57,786 earnings arc over five years reflects a 87% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About CUNY City College

CUNY City College accepts 58% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 11,934 in New York, NY. With 60% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,944 over four years — 53% below sticker 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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at CUNY City College?

At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at CUNY City College?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is CUNY City College one of the best schools for Psychology?

Among 926 Psychology programs, CUNY City College's #34 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

What do students actually pay for Psychology at CUNY City College?

The 53% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $29,360. At a net cost of $13,944, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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