Psychology, General at Lesley University

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,211/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 4.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #244 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 $545K $541K $498K
Earnings Multiple 4.2x 4.1x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 40 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$131,120
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$127,220
3% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,286
41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,211 per year, Psychology, General graduates from Lesley University earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 4.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 9% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #244 of 926 Psychology, General programs, Lesley University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $39,211 to $55,286 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Lesley University

With 94% of applicants admitted, Lesley University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,252 in Cambridge, MA.

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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 Lesley University?
A score of 40/100 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 $497,921 in decade earnings vs $545,268 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →