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Psychology at Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,155/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #882 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	$581K	$573K	$521K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$164,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$93,324

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

13.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,042

115% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Saint Vincent College's Psychology graduates start at $24,155/yr, trailing the $31,705 national average by 24%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $24,155 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #882 out of 926 programs, Saint Vincent College's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,155 to $52,042 over five years (115% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College's 59% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,264 students in Latrobe, PA. The average net cost of $93,324 over four years represents a 43% 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

How does Saint Vincent College's Psychology program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Saint Vincent College Psychology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

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 Saint Vincent College?

Lower starting pay at Saint Vincent College 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 →