Psychology at South University-Savannah
Savannah, GA · 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-Savannah
a compact campus enrolling 246 students in Savannah, GA. With 72% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at South University-Savannah →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at South University-Savannah?
A score of 27/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Is Psychology at South University-Savannah worth the student debt?
Median debt of $44,548 against $28,684/yr starting salary means roughly 1.6 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $435,912 in decade earnings vs $451,753 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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