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Psychology at Adams State University

Alamosa, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,943/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 11.9x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #141 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

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	$463K	$466K	$443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.9x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,104

Out-of-state: $87,392 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,692

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,500

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,943/yr, edging above the $31,705 national average for Psychology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 11.9x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $13,500 in median debt against $37,943 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #141 out of 926 programs, Adams State University's Psychology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

About Adams State University

a compact campus enrolling 1,239 students in Alamosa, CO.

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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 Adams State University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 43/100 — 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 does Adams State University rank so high for Psychology?

The #141 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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