Psychology at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
35
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,370
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,873
116% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Ramapo College of New Jersey →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.
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