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Psychology at Columbus State University

Columbus, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,492/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 20.7x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #391 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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	$474K	$476K	$451K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.6x	20.7x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,004

Out-of-state: $67,220 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,556

-107% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,390

12.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,741

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Columbus State University's Psychology graduates start at $25,492/yr, trailing the $31,705 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 20.7x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,390 debt-to-$25,492 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #391 out of 926 programs, Columbus State University's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $25,492 to $40,741 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Columbus State University

A 99% acceptance rate means Columbus State University is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,537 students in Columbus, GA. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Columbus State University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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 are Psychology earnings lower at Columbus State University?

Lower starting pay at Columbus State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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