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Psychology at North Park University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,630/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #625 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	$515K	$513K	$478K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.6x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$141,300

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,764

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,041

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,267

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,630/yr, edging above the $31,705 national average for Psychology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 3.6x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,041 debt-to-$33,630 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #625 out of 926 programs, North Park University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,630 to $49,267 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About North Park University

North Park University has a 73% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 1,844 students in Chicago, IL. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $72,764 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.

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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 Park University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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 →