Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,273/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #591 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 $463K $465K $443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.4x 11.5x 10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.6x 5.6x 5.3x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,520
Out-of-state: $83,280 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$39,848
2% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,985
9.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,265
42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,273/yr, Psychology graduates from Eastern Kentucky University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.5x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,985 debt-to-$28,273 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #591 out of 926 programs, Eastern Kentucky University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,273 to $40,265 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Eastern Kentucky University

With 78% of applicants admitted, Eastern Kentucky University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,674 students in Richmond, KY.

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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 Kentucky University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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 →