Psychology, General at Siena College

Loudonville, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,022/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #643 of 926 Psychology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $580K $573K $521K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.2x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 30 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$177,620
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$130,788
26% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,770
77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Siena College's Psychology, General program produces graduates earning $32,022/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$32,022 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #643 out of 926 programs, Siena College's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $32,022 to $56,770 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Siena College

A 71% acceptance rate means Siena College is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,447 students in Loudonville, NY.

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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 Siena College's Psychology, General program score?
This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 →