Psychology at North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,044/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 4.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #498 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 $440K $444K $428K
Earnings Multiple 4.5x 4.5x 4.3x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$98,600
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$82,448
16% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$32,086
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

North Greenville University's Psychology graduates start at $34,044/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 4.5x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$34,044 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #498 out of 926 programs, North Greenville University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About North Greenville University

North Greenville University's 63% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,719 students in Tigerville, SC.

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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 Greenville University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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 →