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Psychology, General at La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,192/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #862 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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	$412K	$419K	$410K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.2x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$132,480

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$87,888

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,279

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,192 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 3.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 1% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,000 against $31,192/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #862 ranking among 926 Psychology, General programs places La Roche University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $31,192 to $33,279 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About La Roche University

La Roche University has a 78% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 786 students in Pittsburgh, PA. The average net cost of $87,888 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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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 does a 24/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology, General at La Roche University?

At 24/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology, General at La Roche University?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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