Psychology at Ottawa University-Online
Overland Park, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,596/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
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 | $473K | $474K | $450K |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 42 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,250
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
About Ottawa University-Online
a compact campus enrolling 328 students in Overland Park, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Ottawa University-Online →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 Ottawa University-Online's Psychology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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 Ottawa University-Online rank so high for Psychology?
The #205 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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