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Psychology at Furman University

Greenville, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
27
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,395/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 1.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #764 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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 $413K $419K $410K
Earnings Multiple 1.8x 1.8x 1.8x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 27 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$233,248
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$119,988
49% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,798
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $29,395/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The financial case is thin at 1.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,798 represents roughly 11 months of the $29,395 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #764 of 926 Psychology programs, Furman University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Furman University

A 53% admission rate makes Furman University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 2,322 students in Greenville, SC. The average net cost of $119,988 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.

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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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Psychology at Other Schools

Bentley University ($62,218) Georgetown University ($51,959) Bucknell University ($51,645) Gettysburg College ($50,040) Trinity College ($48,406) CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($48,299) The University of Texas Permian Basin ($46,009) Charter Oak State College ($45,428)

Other Majors at Furman University

Economics ($55,615) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($49,008) Communication and Media Studies ($41,766) Political Science and Government ($34,473) Biology, General ($28,801) English Language and Literature, General ($16,583)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Furman University?
A score of 27/100 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 $409,953 in decade earnings vs $412,602 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →