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Psychology at University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,177/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #785 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	$458K	$461K	$440K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$135,560

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$93,340

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,393

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,177/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$31,177 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #785 out of 926 programs, University of Saint Mary's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,177 to $40,393 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 889 students in Leavenworth, KS. The average net cost of $93,340 over four years represents a 31% discount from published tuition.

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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

How does University of Saint Mary's Psychology program score?

This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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