Psychology at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,326/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x earnings multiple (3.5x 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 | $563K | $557K | $510K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.2x | 10.1x | 9.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.5x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$55,260
Out-of-state: $157,588 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,625
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,653
56% growth from Year 1
About George Mason University
With 89% of applicants admitted, George Mason University prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 27,083 students in Fairfax, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at George Mason 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 George Mason University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 45/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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