Psychology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
32
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,250
12.2 months of Year 1 earnings
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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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.
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