Psychology at Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,183/yr (27% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
19.0x earnings multiple (5.9x 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 | $484K | $485K | $458K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.0x | 19.0x | 18.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.9x | 5.9x | 5.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,472
Out-of-state: $81,796 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,520
16% growth from Year 1
About Nevada State University
With 86% of applicants admitted, Nevada State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 3,791 students in Henderson, NV.
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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 Nevada State University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Psychology graduates.
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.
Why does Nevada State University rank so high for Psychology?
The #14 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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