Psychology at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,740/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
9.6x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)
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 | $517K | $515K | $479K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.6x | 8.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.1x | 8.1x | 7.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$53,612
Out-of-state: $63,516 (8.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,712
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,288
41% growth from Year 1
About Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University's 68% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,398 students in Charleston, IL.
See all programs and financial aid at Eastern Illinois University →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Eastern Illinois University?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $479,464 in decade earnings vs $517,430 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Eastern Illinois University's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #212 of 926 programs nationally, Eastern Illinois University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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