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Psychology at The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,904/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #668 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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 $445K $449K $432K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 29 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$144,120
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$82,264
43% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,324
13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,904 at The College of Idaho come in 10% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$34,904 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #668 out of 926 programs, The College of Idaho's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $34,904 to $39,324 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About The College of Idaho

A 47% admission rate makes The College of Idaho accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 1,049 in Caldwell, ID. The average net cost of $82,264 over four years represents a 43% discount from published tuition.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Psychology at Other Schools

Bentley University ($62,218) Georgetown University ($51,959) Bucknell University ($51,645) Gettysburg College ($50,040) Trinity College ($48,406) CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($48,299) The University of Texas Permian Basin ($46,009) Charter Oak State College ($45,428)

Other Majors at The College of Idaho

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($33,611) Biology, General ($29,460) Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General ($25,897)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does The College of Idaho's Psychology program score?
This program scores 29/100 — 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. See full methodology →