Psychology at Springfield College
Springfield, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,197/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.1x 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 | $547K | $542K | $499K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.1x | 3.1x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 30 | 29 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$174,828
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,249
60% growth from Year 1
About Springfield College
With 70% of applicants admitted, Springfield College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,916 students in Springfield, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $116,748 — 33% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Springfield College →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 Springfield College?
A score of 29/100 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 $498,987 in decade earnings vs $546,876 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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