Psychology, General at Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,403/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 10.4x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #350 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $557K $552K $506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.5x 10.4x 9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.4x 8.3x 7.6x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$53,168
Out-of-state: $66,496 (8.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$81,920
-54% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,707
79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,403/yr, Psychology, General graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 10.4x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$29,403 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #350 out of 926 programs, Eastern Connecticut State University's Psychology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $29,403 to $52,707 over five years (79% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Eastern Connecticut State University

With 81% of applicants admitted, Eastern Connecticut State University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,377 students in Willimantic, CT.

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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 Eastern Connecticut State University's Psychology, General program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 →