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Psychology at Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,938/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #359 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	$428K	$434K	$420K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	13.3x	12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.9x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,328

-11% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,826

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$36,371

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,938/yr, edging above the $31,705 national average for Psychology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 13.3x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $16,826 in median debt against $33,938 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #359 out of 926 programs, Indiana University-East's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $33,938 to $36,371 over five years (7% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Indiana University-East

Indiana University-East has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 2,446 in Richmond, IN.

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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 Indiana University-East's Psychology program score?

This program scores 37/100 — 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. See full methodology →