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Psychology, General at Francis Marion University

Florence, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,947/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #653 of 926 Psychology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$473K	$474K	$450K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.6x	10.6x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,640

Out-of-state: $86,176 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,804

-21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$29,000

12.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,112

53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Francis Marion University's Psychology, General graduates start at $26,947/yr, trailing the $31,705 national average by 15%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 10.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $29,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $26,947 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #653 out of 926 programs, Francis Marion University's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,947 to $41,112 over five years (53% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Francis Marion University

A 82% acceptance rate means Francis Marion University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 2,640 students in Florence, SC.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Francis Marion University's Psychology, General program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Francis Marion University Psychology, General graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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, General earnings lower at Francis Marion University?

Lower starting pay at Francis Marion 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. See full methodology →