Psychology at Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,192/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #712 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 $591K $583K $528K
Earnings Multiple 2.8x 2.7x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 28 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$212,360
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$156,828
26% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,105
80% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $32,192/yr, Psychology graduates from Quinnipiac University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 2.7x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$32,192 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #712 out of 926 programs, Quinnipiac University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $32,192 to $58,105 over five years (80% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Quinnipiac University

With 77% of applicants admitted, Quinnipiac University prioritizes broad access, serving 6,208 students in Hamden, CT.

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