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Psychology, General at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,891/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 11.9x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #123 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

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	$519K	$517K	$481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	11.9x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	8.3x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,428

Out-of-state: $62,044 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,336

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,736

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,573

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Psychology, General graduates start at $35,891/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 11.9x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,736 debt-to-$35,891 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #123 out of 926 programs, North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Psychology, General program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,891 to $50,573 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

A 96% acceptance rate means North Dakota State University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, serving 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.

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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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Psychology, General program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank so high for Psychology, General?

The #123 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 →