Psychology at Curry College

Milton, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,077/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #755 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 $506K $505K $472K
Earnings Multiple 2.7x 2.7x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 27 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$184,880
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$118,016
36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,846
45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Curry College's Psychology program produces graduates earning $33,077/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

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

The $26,000 debt-to-$33,077 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #755 out of 926 programs, Curry College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,077 to $47,846 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Curry College

A 92% acceptance rate means Curry College is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,757 students in Milton, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $118,016 — 36% less than the list 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Curry College's Psychology program score?
This program scores 27/100 — 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. See full methodology →