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Psychology at Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,218/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #633 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 $429K $435K $421K
Earnings Multiple 2.4x 2.4x 2.3x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 30 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$179,840
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$120,944
33% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $32,218/yr, Psychology graduates from Dean College land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 2.4x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$32,218 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #633 out of 926 programs, Dean College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Dean College

With 74% of applicants admitted, Dean College prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,142 in Franklin, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $120,944 — 33% 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
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Psychology at Other Schools

Bentley University ($62,218) Georgetown University ($51,959) Bucknell University ($51,645) Gettysburg College ($50,040) Trinity College ($48,406) CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($48,299) The University of Texas Permian Basin ($46,009) Charter Oak State College ($45,428)

Other Majors at Dean College

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($39,200) Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft ($29,639) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($28,609) Dance ($24,236)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dean College's Psychology program score?
This program scores 30/100 — 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 →