Psychology at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,429/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.1x 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 | $447K | $451K | $433K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.1x | 2.1x | 2.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 27 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$216,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,622
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,570
15% growth from Year 1
About Wofford College
With a 59% acceptance rate, Wofford College is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 1,873 students in Spartanburg, SC. The average net cost of $115,936 over four years represents a 46% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Wofford 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Wofford College?
A score of 27/100 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 $433,042 in decade earnings vs $447,421 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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