Psychology at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,022/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.6x earnings multiple (8.1x 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 | $468K | $470K | $446K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.6x | 11.6x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.1x | 8.1x | 7.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,440
Out-of-state: $57,684 (8.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$57,500
21.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,086
31% growth from Year 1
About Purdue University Global
with 31,502 students enrolled in West Lafayette, IN. With 48% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Purdue University Global →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 Purdue University Global's Psychology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Purdue University Global Psychology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.8x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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