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Psychology at Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,313/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 21.9x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #239 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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	$519K	$517K	$480K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.0x	21.9x	20.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.6x	7.6x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,620

Out-of-state: $67,836 (7.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,124

-180% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,575

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,313/yr fall 17% below the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 21.9x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,250 debt-to-$26,313 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #239 out of 926 programs, Georgia Southern University's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $26,313 to $46,575 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 21,029 students in Statesboro, GA.

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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 Georgia Southern University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 40/100 — 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 Georgia Southern University?

Lower starting pay at Georgia Southern 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 →