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Psychology at Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,711/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #895 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	$523K	$521K	$483K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	22	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$148,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$125,212

16% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,225

87% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,711 per year, Psychology graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn below the $31,705 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 3.5x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$24,711 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #895 out of 926 programs, Nova Southeastern University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,711 to $46,225 over five years (87% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Nova Southeastern University

With 73% of applicants admitted, Nova Southeastern University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 7,171 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nova Southeastern University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 22/100 — 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.

Why are Psychology earnings lower at Nova Southeastern University?

Lower starting pay at Nova Southeastern University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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