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Psychology, General at SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,994/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #181 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$495K	$495K	$465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.5x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,944

Out-of-state: $75,624 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,916

-68% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,857

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,260

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

SUNY Buffalo State University's Psychology, General program produces graduates earning $32,994/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

The 14.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,857 debt-to-$32,994 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #181 out of 926 programs, SUNY Buffalo State University's Psychology, General program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,994 to $46,260 shows 40% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About SUNY Buffalo State University

A 76% acceptance rate means SUNY Buffalo State University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 5,358 in Buffalo, NY. 53% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY Buffalo State University's Psychology, General program score?

This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 Buffalo State University rank so high for Psychology, General?

The #181 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. See full methodology →