Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,985
9.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,265
42% growth from Year 1
About Eastern Kentucky University
With 78% of applicants admitted, Eastern Kentucky University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,674 students in Richmond, KY.
See all programs and financial aid at Eastern Kentucky 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
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.
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