Psychology at SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,825/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.0x earnings multiple (6.5x 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 | $487K | $487K | $459K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 14.0x | 13.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.5x | 6.5x | 6.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,848
Out-of-state: $74,488 (6.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
10.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,338
56% growth from Year 1
About SUNY College at Potsdam
With 85% of applicants admitted, SUNY College at Potsdam prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,951 in Potsdam, NY. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY College at Potsdam →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 SUNY College at Potsdam?
A score of 35/100 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 $459,287 in decade earnings vs $487,006 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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