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Psychology at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,682/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 20.7x earnings multiple (14.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #127 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

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	$514K	$513K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.8x	20.7x	19.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	14.0x	14.0x	13.0x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (14.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$24,532

1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,258

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,047

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,682/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 20.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,258 against $30,682/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus ranks #127 among 926 Psychology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $30,682-to-$48,047 earnings arc over five years reflects a 57% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 44/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?

At 44/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus one of the best schools for Psychology?

Among 926 Psychology programs, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's #127 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →