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Psychology at University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,887/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #381 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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	$590K	$582K	$528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.1x	10.0x	9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.6x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,236

Out-of-state: $125,916 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,432

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,177

94% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Mary Washington's Psychology program produces graduates earning $28,887/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

A 10.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,500 against $28,887/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #381 ranking among 926 Psychology programs places University of Mary Washington in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $28,887-to-$56,177 earnings arc over five years reflects a 94% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Mary Washington

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Mary Washington is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 3,504 in Fredericksburg, VA.

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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

What does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at University of Mary Washington?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at University of Mary Washington?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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