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Psychology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,716/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #552 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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	$403K	$410K	$403K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.5x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.2x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,592

Out-of-state: $78,912 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,140

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,250

12.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,716 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $28,250 against $27,716/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #552 of 926 Psychology programs, University of Maryland Eastern Shore falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 2,165 in Princess Anne, MD. With 53% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Psychology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore worth the student debt?

Median debt of $28,250 against $27,716/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

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 $403,384 in decade earnings vs $402,700 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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