Psychology at The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,379/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.6x 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 | $572K | $566K | $516K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.7x | 2.6x | 2.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$214,792
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,148
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,410
62% growth from Year 1
About The University of the South
A 51% admission rate makes The University of the South accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 1,598 students in Sewanee, TN. The average net cost of $109,992 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of the South →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 The University of the South?
A score of 31/100 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 $515,862 in decade earnings vs $572,324 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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