Psychology at Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,708/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
4.0x 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 | $490K | $490K | $461K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 23 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$123,848
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,816
67% growth from Year 1
About Wilmington College
A 85% acceptance rate means Wilmington College is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 924 in Wilmington, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Wilmington College →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 Wilmington College's Psychology program score?
This program scores 23/100 — 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.
Why are Psychology earnings lower at Wilmington College?
Lower starting pay at Wilmington College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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