Psychology at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,925/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
13.9x earnings multiple (7.0x 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 | $530K | $527K | $488K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 13.9x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.0x | 6.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,960
Out-of-state: $75,440 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,608
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,772
48% growth from Year 1
About Minnesota State University-Mankato
With 91% of applicants admitted, Minnesota State University-Mankato prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,325 students in Mankato, MN.
See all programs and financial aid at Minnesota State University-Mankato →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 Minnesota State University-Mankato?
A score of 46/100 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 $488,020 in decade earnings vs $530,337 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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