Psychology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,891/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.9x earnings multiple (8.3x 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 | $519K | $517K | $481K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 11.9x | 11.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.4x | 8.3x | 7.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,428
Out-of-state: $62,044 (8.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,736
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,573
41% growth from Year 1
About North Dakota State University-Main Campus
A 96% acceptance rate means North Dakota State University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, serving 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.
See all programs and financial aid at North Dakota State University-Main Campus →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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Psychology program score?
This program scores 44/100 — 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.
Why does North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank so high for Psychology?
The #123 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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