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Psychology at Lesley University

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
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 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

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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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 Lesley University

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($46,448) Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($38,516) English Language and Literature, General ($38,442) Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($38,404) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($36,897) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($35,658) Film/Video and Photographic Arts ($31,846) Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions ($28,787)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Lesley University?
A score of 40/100 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 $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 →