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Psychology, General at Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,303/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #227 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, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$525K	$522K	$484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.6x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.0x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,048

Out-of-state: $130,648 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,680

-16% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,828

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,303 per year, Psychology, General graduates from Old Dominion University earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 10.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,000 debt-to-$34,303 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #227 out of 926 programs, Old Dominion University's Psychology, General program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,303 to $50,828 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Old Dominion University

With 91% of applicants admitted, Old Dominion University prioritizes broad access, serving 17,521 students in Norfolk, VA.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Old Dominion University's Psychology, General program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 Old Dominion University rank so high for Psychology, General?

The #227 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. See full methodology →