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Psychology, General at Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,474/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 16.1x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #408 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$467K	$469K	$446K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.1x	16.1x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	7.0x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,088

Out-of-state: $66,976 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,012

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,904

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,474 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 16.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,000 against $28,474/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #408 ranking among 926 Psychology, General programs places Kent State University at Ashtabula in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 44% earnings increase from $28,474 to $40,904 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Kent State University at Ashtabula

a smaller institution with 1,314 students in Ashtabula, OH.

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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 36/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology, General at Kent State University at Ashtabula?

At 36/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology, General at Kent State University at Ashtabula?

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.

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