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Psychology, General at Dominican University

River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,846/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #626 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	$584K	$577K	$524K
Earnings Multiple	3.9x	3.8x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$151,376

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,452

60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,858

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,614

84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,846/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 3.8x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,858 against $30,846/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #626 ranking among 926 Psychology, General programs places Dominican University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $30,846-to-$56,614 earnings arc over five years reflects a 84% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Dominican University

Dominican University accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,271 students in River Forest, IL. Pell Grant recipients make up 49% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $60,452 over four years represents a 60% 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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 30/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology, General at Dominican University?

At 30/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology, General at Dominican University?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for Psychology, General at Dominican University?

The 60% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $151,376. At a net cost of $60,452, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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