Psychology at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,780/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #333 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 $484K $485K $457K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.5x 11.5x 10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.3x 8.3x 7.8x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$42,028
Out-of-state: $58,460 (8.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,096
-86% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,693
36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $32,780/yr, Psychology graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$32,780 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #333 out of 926 programs, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,780 to $44,693 shows 36% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

With 75% of applicants admitted, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 6,728 in Slippery Rock, PA.

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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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's Psychology program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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 →