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Psychology at Delta State University

Cleveland, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $18,767/yr (-41% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #718 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	$350K	$362K	$368K
Earnings Multiple	10.2x	10.5x	10.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$34,420

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,112

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,250

11.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $18,767 place Delta State University below the $31,705 national median for Psychology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.5x 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 -5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,250 debt-to-$18,767 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #718 out of 926 programs, Delta State University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Delta State University

Delta State University accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,613 in Cleveland, MS. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Delta State University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 28/100 — 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 are Psychology earnings lower at Delta State University?

Lower starting pay at Delta State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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