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Psychology, General at Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $21,846/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 16.6x earnings multiple (13.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #436 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, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$528K	$525K	$486K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.7x	16.6x	15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.4x	13.3x	12.3x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,540

Out-of-state: $39,528 (13.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,716

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,750

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,960

106% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $21,846 per year, Psychology, General graduates from Henderson State University earn below the $31,705 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $16,750 represents roughly 9 months of the $21,846 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #436 of 926 Psychology, General programs, Henderson State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $44,960 show a 106% jump from the $21,846 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Henderson State University

With 82% of applicants admitted, Henderson State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,491 students in Arkadelphia, AR. 48% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology, General at Henderson State University?

A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Psychology, General careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $486,312 in decade earnings vs $527,758 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Psychology, General from Henderson State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →