Psychology at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,920/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 8.4x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #453 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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 $530K $527K $488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.4x 8.4x 7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.2x 5.2x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,800
Out-of-state: $102,256 (5.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$88,740
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,808
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,150
62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,920/yr, Psychology graduates from Rowan University land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,808 debt-to-$30,920 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #453 out of 926 programs, Rowan University's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $30,920 to $50,150 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Rowan University

With 78% of applicants admitted, Rowan University prioritizes broad access, serving 14,647 students in Glassboro, NJ.

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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 Rowan University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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 →