Psychology at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,944/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
9.8x earnings multiple
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 | $491K | $491K | $462K |
| Earnings Multiple | 9.8x | 9.8x | 9.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$49,992
Median Debt at Graduation
$33,334
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,057
24% growth from Year 1
About Walden University
serving 7,337 students in Minneapolis, MN. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Walden University →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 Walden University?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $461,882 in decade earnings vs $490,916 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Walden University's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #171 of 926 programs nationally, Walden University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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