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Psychology at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,318/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #724 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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 $532K $528K $489K
Earnings Multiple 2.3x 2.3x 2.1x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 28 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$228,064
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$118,776
48% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,908
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,725
51% growth from Year 1

About Rochester Institute of Technology

A 71% acceptance rate means Rochester Institute of Technology is accessible to most applicants, serving 13,225 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $118,776 over four years — 48% below sticker price.

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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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Psychology at Other Schools

Bentley University ($62,218) Georgetown University ($51,959) Bucknell University ($51,645) Gettysburg College ($50,040) Trinity College ($48,406) CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($48,299) The University of Texas Permian Basin ($46,009) Charter Oak State College ($45,428)

Other Majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

Computer Science ($94,611) Computer Engineering ($90,829) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($89,032) Computer Programming ($83,875) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($82,726) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($78,298) Mechanical Engineering ($76,263) Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($75,227)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rochester Institute of Technology's Psychology program score?
This program scores 28/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →