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Psychology at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,913/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 17.1x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #24 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	$507K	$506K	$472K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.1x	17.1x	15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.2x	8.2x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	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)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,500

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,133

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,913 at CUNY Lehman College come in 16% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

The 17.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

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

With first-year pay of $36,913 far exceeding the $8,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #24 out of 926 programs, CUNY Lehman College's Psychology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,913 to $49,133 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About CUNY Lehman College

A 55% admission rate makes CUNY Lehman College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 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

How does CUNY Lehman College's Psychology program score?

This program scores 49/100 — 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 does CUNY Lehman College rank so high for Psychology?

The #24 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

How affordable is Psychology at CUNY Lehman College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $29,640, but the average net cost is $13,928 — a 53% 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 →