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Psychology at Muskingum University

New Concord, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,636/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #494 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	$473K	$475K	$450K
Earnings Multiple	3.8x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$125,760

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,816

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,233

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,636 at Muskingum University come in 19% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

The 3.8x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$37,636 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #494 out of 926 programs, Muskingum University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $37,636 to $44,233 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Muskingum University

Muskingum University accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,407 students in New Concord, OH. Pell Grant recipients make up 41% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $80,816 over four years — 36% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Muskingum University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 34/100 — 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 →