Psychology at Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,892/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #725 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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 $483K $484K $457K
Earnings Multiple 3.0x 3.0x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 28 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,640
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$95,964
41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,500
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,832
32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,892 per year, Psychology graduates from Campbell University earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,500 debt-to-$33,892 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #725 out of 926 programs, Campbell University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,892 to $44,832 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Campbell University

With 94% of applicants admitted, Campbell University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,790 students in Buies Creek, NC. After financial aid, the average student pays $95,964 over four years — 41% below sticker price.

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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 Campbell University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 28/100 — 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 →