Psychology at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,306/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.3x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
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 | $616K | $605K | $544K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.6x | 14.3x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.0x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$42,240
Out-of-state: $121,400 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,999
89% growth from Year 1
About Stony Brook University
With a 49% acceptance rate, Stony Brook University is moderately selective, enrolling 17,420 students in Stony Brook, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University?
A score of 47/100 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 $544,499 in decade earnings vs $615,510 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Stony Brook University's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #44 of 926 programs nationally, Stony Brook University lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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