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Psychology, General at The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,656/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #818 of 926 Psychology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$391K	$399K	$395K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	3.0x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	25	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$132,304

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,632

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

12.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,656 place The University of Olivet below the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the -1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $25,656 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #818 out of 926 programs, The University of Olivet's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The University of Olivet

The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 918 in Olivet, MI. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $84,632 — 36% less than the list price.

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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

How does The University of Olivet's Psychology, General program score?

This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do The University of Olivet Psychology, General graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 are Psychology, General earnings lower at The University of Olivet?

Lower starting pay at The University of Olivet may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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