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Psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,775/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 2.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #726 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	$421K	$427K	$415K
Earnings Multiple	2.0x	2.0x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$209,428

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$86,476

59% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $30,775/yr, Psychology graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 2.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$30,775 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #726 out of 926 programs, Ohio Wesleyan University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,450 students in Delaware, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $86,476 over four years — 59% below sticker price.

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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 Ohio Wesleyan University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 28/100 — 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.

How affordable is Psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $209,428, but the average net cost is $86,476 — a 59% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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