Psychology at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,480/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #132 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 graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $583K $575K $523K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.1x 11.0x 10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.6x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 45 44 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$52,396
Out-of-state: $161,312 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,696
-60% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,797
73% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,480 per year, Psychology graduates from Texas A & M University-College Station earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,750 represents roughly 6 months of the $33,480 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #132 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $57,797 show a 73% jump from the $33,480 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

Texas A & M University-College Station accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 59,099 students in College Station, TX.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Texas A & M University-College Station?
A score of 44/100 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 $522,690 in decade earnings vs $582,621 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Texas A & M University-College Station's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #132 of 926 programs nationally, Texas A & M University-College Station lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →