Psychology at Hampton University

Hampton, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,154/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 5.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #575 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 $600K $591K $534K
Earnings Multiple 5.1x 5.1x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$116,648
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$128,580
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,750
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,372
97% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,154/yr, Psychology graduates from Hampton University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 5.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,750 debt-to-$29,154 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #575 out of 926 programs, Hampton University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,154 to $57,372 over five years (97% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Hampton University

Hampton University accepts 48% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,254 students in Hampton, VA.

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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 Hampton University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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 →