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Psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,764/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 15.0x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #64 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 10%

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	$516K	$514K	$479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.0x	15.0x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,312

Out-of-state: $80,912 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,528

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,168

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,774

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Psychology graduates start at $34,764/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 15.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $14,168 in median debt clears quickly against $34,764 in annual earnings.

At #64 of 926 programs, this Psychology program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 43% earnings increase from $34,764 to $49,774 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute

A 78% acceptance rate means SUNY Polytechnic Institute is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,773 in Utica, NY.

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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

What does a 46/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

At 46/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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