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Psychology, General at University of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,523/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #700 of 926 Psychology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$469K	$471K	$447K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	11.0x	10.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.4x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$42,920

Out-of-state: $87,104 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,236

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,065

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $25,523 per year, Psychology, General graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn below the $31,705 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,250 represents roughly 11 months of the $25,523 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #700 of 926 Psychology, General programs, University of South Carolina Beaufort falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $40,065 show a 57% jump from the $25,523 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of South Carolina Beaufort

University of South Carolina Beaufort accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,958 in Bluffton, SC. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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, General at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

A score of 29/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Psychology, General careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $447,296 in decade earnings vs $468,922 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Psychology, General from University of South Carolina Beaufort?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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