Psychology at South University-Austin
Round Rock, TX · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,684/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
6.2x earnings multiple
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 | $452K | $455K | $436K |
| Earnings Multiple | 6.2x | 6.2x | 6.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 27 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$72,952
Median Debt at Graduation
$44,548
18.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,844
35% growth from Year 1
About South University-Austin
a smaller institution with 243 students in Round Rock, TX. 54% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at South University-Austin →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 South University-Austin's Psychology program score?
This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do South University-Austin Psychology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.6x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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.
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