Psychology at Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,256/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #721 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 $730K $710K $621K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 28 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$247,968
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$170,324
31% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,697
147% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,256 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

An earnings multiple of 2.9x 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 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$28,256 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #721 out of 926 programs, Fordham University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,256 to $69,697 over five years (147% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Fordham University

With a 56% acceptance rate, Fordham University is moderately selective, serving 10,239 students in Bronx, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $170,324 over four years — 31% below sticker 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fordham University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 28/100 — 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 →