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Psychology at Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,362/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 9.4x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #454 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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	$613K	$603K	$543K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.6x	9.4x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.7x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	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)

$63,912

Out-of-state: $105,552 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,440

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,370

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,873

116% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ramapo College of New Jersey's Psychology graduates start at $26,362/yr, trailing the $31,705 national average by 17%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 9.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,370 debt-to-$26,362 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #454 out of 926 programs, Ramapo College of New Jersey's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $26,362 to $56,873 over five years (116% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Ramapo College of New Jersey

A 73% acceptance rate means Ramapo College of New Jersey is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,664 students in Mahwah, NJ.

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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 Ramapo College of New Jersey's Psychology program score?

This program scores 35/100 — 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 are Psychology earnings lower at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Lower starting pay at Ramapo College of New Jersey may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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