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Psychology at East Central University

Ada, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,597/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #220 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

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	$443K	$447K	$430K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.9x	13.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.4x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,128

Out-of-state: $70,168 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$37,148

-16% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$32,764

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

East Central University's Psychology graduates start at $34,597/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 13.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $13,000 in median debt clears quickly against $34,597 in annual earnings.

East Central University ranks #220 among 926 Psychology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About East Central University

East Central University's 66% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,157 students in Ada, OK.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at East Central University?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at East Central 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.

Is East Central University one of the best schools for Psychology?

Among 926 Psychology programs, East Central University's #220 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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