Psychology, General at Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,079/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #468 of 926 Psychology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $539K $535K $494K
Earnings Multiple 3.6x 3.6x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$148,920
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$97,448
35% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,733
45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,079 per year, Psychology, General graduates from Carroll University earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 3.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$37,079 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #468 out of 926 programs, Carroll University's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,079 to $53,733 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Carroll University

Carroll University accepts 58% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 2,525 in Waukesha, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $97,448 — 35% less than the list 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 Carroll University's Psychology, General program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 →