Home › CUNY York College › Psychology

Psychology at CUNY York College

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,701/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 18.6x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 1%

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	$553K	$548K	$503K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.8x	18.6x	17.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.0x	8.9x	8.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,432

Out-of-state: $61,232 (8.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,936

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$9,500

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,157

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,701/yr, edging above the $31,705 national average for Psychology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 18.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $9,500 in median debt against $38,701 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Among 926 Psychology programs nationally, CUNY York College ranks #4 — elite territory by any measure of graduate financial outcomes.

A 45% earnings increase from $38,701 to $56,157 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About CUNY York College

With a 59% acceptance rate, CUNY York College is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 4,439 in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

See all programs and financial aid at CUNY York College →

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 →

Compare & Explore

Psychology at Other Schools

Other Majors at CUNY York College

Explore the Trade Alternative

Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 55/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at CUNY York College?

At 55/100, CUNY York College's Psychology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at CUNY York 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 York College one of the best schools for Psychology?

Among 926 Psychology programs, CUNY York College's #4 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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