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Psychology at St. Francis College

Brooklyn, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,455/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

ROI 5.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #686 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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	$608K	$598K	$540K
Earnings Multiple	5.5x	5.4x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$110,280

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$86,456

22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,585

12.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,000

125% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,455/yr fall 23% below the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 5.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,585 debt load exceeds a year of the $24,455 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #686 out of 926 programs, St. Francis College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,455 to $55,000 over five years (125% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About St. Francis College

with a smaller student body of 1,931 in Brooklyn, NY. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does St. Francis College's Psychology program score?

This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do St. Francis College Psychology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x 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.

Why are Psychology earnings lower at St. Francis College?

Lower starting pay at St. Francis College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →