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Psychology, General at Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,918/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #652 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	$526K	$523K	$485K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$157,640

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$119,776

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,832

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,918 per year, Psychology, General graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 3.3x 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-$33,918 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #652 out of 926 programs, Chestnut Hill College's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,918 to $50,832 shows 50% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Chestnut Hill College

With 79% of applicants admitted, Chestnut Hill College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 931 students in Philadelphia, PA. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 Chestnut Hill College's Psychology, General program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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 →