Psychology at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,785/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.4x earnings multiple
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 | $555K | $550K | $505K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 25 | 24 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$163,560
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
11.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,627
86% growth from Year 1
About Mercer University
A 66% admission rate makes Mercer University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 4,620 students in Macon, GA. The average net cost of $89,400 over four years represents a 45% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Mercer University →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 Mercer University?
A score of 25/100 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 $504,690 in decade earnings vs $555,477 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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