Psychology at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,115/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.4x 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 | $622K | $611K | $549K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.4x | 2.4x | 2.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$257,840
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,774
70% growth from Year 1
About Southern Methodist University
With a 61% acceptance rate, Southern Methodist University is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 7,106 in Dallas, TX. The average net cost of $167,112 over four years represents a 35% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Southern Methodist University →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 Southern Methodist University?
A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $548,601 in decade earnings vs $621,700 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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