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Psychology at Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,921/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #673 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	$506K	$504K	$472K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	3.0x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$168,040

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

68% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,749

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,044

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,921 at Georgetown College come in 7% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

At 3.0x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,749 against $33,921/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #673 ranking among 926 Psychology programs places Georgetown College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 42% earnings increase from $33,921 to $48,044 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Georgetown College

Georgetown College accepts 74% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,180 in Georgetown, KY. The average net cost of $53,940 over four years represents a 68% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 29/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at Georgetown College?

At 29/100, 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 Georgetown College?

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 at Georgetown College?

The 68% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $168,040. At a net cost of $53,940, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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