Psychology at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
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)
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 | $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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,828
48% growth from Year 1
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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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 program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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 Old Dominion University rank so high for Psychology?
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.
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