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Psychology at Manhattan College

Riverdale, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,727/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #877 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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	$636K	$624K	$558K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.1x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$203,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$107,524

47% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

12.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,902

134% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,727 place Manhattan College below the $31,705 national median for Psychology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $24,727 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #877 out of 926 programs, Manhattan College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,727 to $57,902 over five years (134% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Manhattan College

Manhattan College accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,928 in Riverdale, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $107,524 over four years — 47% 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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Manhattan College's Psychology program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Manhattan College Psychology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Psychology earnings lower at Manhattan College?

Lower starting pay at Manhattan College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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