Psychology at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,540/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.1x 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 | $516K | $514K | $479K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.1x | 3.1x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$166,632
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,051
41% growth from Year 1
About Nebraska Wesleyan University
A 84% acceptance rate means Nebraska Wesleyan University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,514 students in Lincoln, NE. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $92,560 — 44% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University?
A score of 31/100 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 $478,640 in decade earnings vs $516,193 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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