Psychology at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,456/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)
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 | $574K | $567K | $517K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.8x | 13.6x | 12.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.9x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,632
Out-of-state: $115,992 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,789
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,168
81% growth from Year 1
About University at Albany
University at Albany accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 12,100 students in Albany, NY. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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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 University at Albany?
A score of 42/100 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 $516,656 in decade earnings vs $573,520 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University at Albany's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #180 of 926 programs nationally, University at Albany lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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