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Psychology at Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,594/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 5%

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	$528K	$525K	$486K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.8x	15.7x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,412

Out-of-state: $103,568 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,364

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,500

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,275

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Eastern Washington University's Psychology graduates start at $34,594/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 15.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,500 in median debt clears quickly against $34,594 in annual earnings.

Eastern Washington University ranks #50 among 926 Psychology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 48% earnings increase from $34,594 to $51,275 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Eastern Washington University

A 92% acceptance rate means Eastern Washington University is accessible to most applicants, serving 6,517 students in Cheney, WA.

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at Eastern Washington University?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at Eastern Washington University?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Eastern Washington University one of the best schools for Psychology?

Among 926 Psychology programs, Eastern Washington University's #50 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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