Psychology at Taylor University
Upland, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,311/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.8x earnings multiple
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 | $606K | $596K | $538K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.9x | 3.8x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 31 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$156,416
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,750
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,711
94% growth from Year 1
About Taylor University
A 76% acceptance rate means Taylor University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,890 students in Upland, IN. The average net cost of $97,308 over four years represents a 38% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Taylor 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
How does Taylor University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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