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Psychology at Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,353/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 5%

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	$585K	$577K	$524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.4x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.1x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,520

Out-of-state: $70,840 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,792

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,471

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,353 at Framingham State University come in 8% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $34,353 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #40 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $58,471 show a 70% jump from the $34,353 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Framingham State University

Framingham State University accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,556 students in Framingham, MA.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Framingham State University?

A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Psychology careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $524,062 in decade earnings vs $584,692 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Framingham State University's Psychology program stand out?

Ranked #40 of 926 programs nationally, Framingham State University lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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