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Psychology at Kenyon College

Gambier, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,203/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 1.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #415 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 $470K $472K $448K
Earnings Multiple 1.7x 1.7x 1.6x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 36 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$277,320
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$117,532
58% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$42,073
7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,203 at Kenyon College come in 24% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

The financial case is thin at 1.7x — 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,203 far exceeding the $19,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #415 of 926 Psychology programs, Kenyon College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Kenyon College

Kenyon College accepts 31% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a compact campus enrolling 1,753 students in Gambier, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $117,532 over four years — 58% below sticker price.

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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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Compare & Explore

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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 Kenyon College

Economics ($58,082) Political Science and Government ($39,550) English Language and Literature, General ($29,962) Fine and Studio Arts ($23,082)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Kenyon College?
A score of 36/100 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 $448,312 in decade earnings vs $470,451 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Kenyon College a hidden gem for Psychology?
After financial aid, the average student pays $117,532 over four years — 58% below the $277,320 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →