Psychology at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,416/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
13.3x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $523K | $520K | $483K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.3x | 13.3x | 12.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.9x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 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)
$39,260
Out-of-state: $106,320 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,631
74% growth from Year 1
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 18,092 in Mississippi State, MS.
See all programs and financial aid at Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State University?
A score of 36/100 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 $483,118 in decade earnings vs $522,943 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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