Psychology at Wichita State University

Wichita, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,275/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #320 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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 $484K $485K $457K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.0x 13.0x 12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.3x 6.3x 5.9x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,288
Out-of-state: $76,960 (6.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,104
-48% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,476
38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Wichita State University's Psychology program produces graduates earning $32,275/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

The 13.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,000 debt-to-$32,275 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #320 out of 926 programs, Wichita State University's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,275 to $44,476 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Wichita State University

A 95% acceptance rate means Wichita State University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 10,493 in Wichita, KS.

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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 Wichita State University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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 →