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Psychology at Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,709/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #914 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	$527K	$524K	$486K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.5x	2.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	21	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$205,536

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,544

54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,750

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,697

79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,709/yr fall 16% below the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The financial case is thin at 2.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,750 represents roughly 10 months of the $26,709 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #914 of 926 Psychology programs, Saint Edward's University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $47,697 show a 79% jump from the $26,709 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Saint Edward's University

Saint Edward's University has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 2,729 in Austin, TX. The average net cost of $94,544 over four years represents a 54% 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Saint Edward's University?

A score of 21/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Psychology careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $485,501 in decade earnings vs $526,540 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Psychology from Saint Edward's University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is Saint Edward's University a hidden gem for Psychology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $94,544 over four years — 54% below the $205,536 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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