Psychology at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,362/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
15.1x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)
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 | $418K | $425K | $414K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.8x | 15.1x | 14.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.1x | 7.2x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 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)
$28,200
Out-of-state: $58,600 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,199
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
About Louisiana State University-Alexandria
With 93% of applicants admitted, Louisiana State University-Alexandria prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 4,414 in Alexandria, LA.
See all programs and financial aid at Louisiana State University-Alexandria →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 at Louisiana State University-Alexandria?
A score of 37/100 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 $413,735 in decade earnings vs $418,307 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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