Psychology at The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,958/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.2x 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 | $422K | $428K | $416K |
| Earnings Multiple | 10.0x | 10.2x | 9.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$42,024
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,825
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
About The University of Tennessee Southern
The University of Tennessee Southern has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 827 students in Pulaski, TN.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Tennessee Southern →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 Tennessee Southern's Psychology program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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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