Psychology at Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,491/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #456 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 $643K $630K $562K
Earnings Multiple 3.5x 3.4x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 35 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$184,560
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$158,640
14% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,720
93% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,491 per year, Psychology graduates from Marist College earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 3.4x 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 $23,250 debt-to-$33,491 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #456 out of 926 programs, Marist College's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $33,491 to $64,720 over five years (93% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Marist College

Marist College accepts 65% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 5,039 in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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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

How does Marist College's Psychology program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →