Psychology at Corban University

Salem, OR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,244/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #795 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 $466K $468K $446K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$148,832
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$102,100
31% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,604
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,940
30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $32,244/yr, Psychology graduates from Corban University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.1x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,604 debt-to-$32,244 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #795 out of 926 programs, Corban University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,244 to $41,940 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Corban University

With 90% of applicants admitted, Corban University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 636 in Salem, OR. The average net cost of $102,100 over four years represents a 31% discount from published tuition.

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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 Corban University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 26/100 — 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 →