Psychology at SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,548/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x earnings multiple (6.8x 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 | $527K | $524K | $486K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.0x | 14.9x | 13.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.8x | 6.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,084
Out-of-state: $76,764 (6.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,001
58% growth from Year 1
About SUNY at Fredonia
A 79% acceptance rate means SUNY at Fredonia is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,860 students in Fredonia, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY at Fredonia →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
How does SUNY at Fredonia's Psychology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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 does SUNY at Fredonia rank so high for Psychology?
The #182 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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