Psychology at Muskingum University
New Concord, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
31
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
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
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,233
18% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Muskingum 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
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.
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