Psychology at Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,140/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
25.0x earnings multiple (7.5x 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 | $572K | $565K | $516K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 25.3x | 25.0x | 22.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.6x | 7.5x | 6.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 48 | 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)
$22,624
Out-of-state: $75,144 (7.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,392
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,829
82% growth from Year 1
About Florida State University
Admission to Florida State University is competitive, with 25% of applicants accepted, with 31,812 students enrolled in Tallahassee, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at Florida 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Florida State University?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $515,689 in decade earnings vs $572,065 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Florida State University's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #30 of 926 programs nationally, Florida State University lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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