Psychology at Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,188/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
16.1x earnings multiple (7.0x 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 | $493K | $493K | $463K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.1x | 16.1x | 15.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.0x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,520
Out-of-state: $70,160 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,000
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,632
22% growth from Year 1
About Empire State University
with a mid-sized student body of 7,046 in Saratoga Springs, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at Empire State 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 Empire State University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Psychology graduates.
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.
Why does Empire State University rank so high for Psychology?
The #20 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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