Psychology at Evangel University
Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,512/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
4.2x earnings multiple
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 | $456K | $459K | $439K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.2x | 4.2x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 22 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$108,768
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,736
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,324
50% growth from Year 1
About Evangel University
Evangel University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,205 students in Springfield, MO. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $74,820 — 31% less than the list price.
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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 Evangel University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 22/100 — 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.
Why are Psychology earnings lower at Evangel University?
Lower starting pay at Evangel University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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