Psychology at The Chicago School at Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,596/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
5.7x 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 | $473K | $474K | $450K |
| Earnings Multiple | 5.7x | 5.7x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$83,376
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,125
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
About The Chicago School at Chicago
Admission to The Chicago School at Chicago is competitive, with 33% of applicants accepted, a compact campus enrolling 31 students in Chicago, IL. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at The Chicago School at Chicago →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 The Chicago School at Chicago's Psychology program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
Why does The Chicago School at Chicago rank so high for Psychology?
The #211 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.
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