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Psychology at Nevada State University

Henderson, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,183/yr (27% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 19.0x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 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	$484K	$485K	$458K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.0x	19.0x	18.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.9x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $81,796 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,832

-107% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,520

16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $40,183 per year, Psychology graduates from Nevada State University significantly outpace the $31,705 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 19.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,250 debt-to-$40,183 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #14 out of 926 programs, Nevada State University's Psychology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $40,183 to $46,520 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Nevada State University

With 86% of applicants admitted, Nevada State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 3,791 students in Henderson, NV.

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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 Nevada State University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Psychology graduates.

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.

Why does Nevada State University rank so high for Psychology?

The #14 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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