Psychology at Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,165/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #551 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 $436K $441K $425K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.0x 11.1x 10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.3x 6.4x 6.2x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,760
Out-of-state: $68,792 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,960
-99% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
11.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,100
19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,165/yr, Psychology graduates from Southern University and A & M College land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology programs nationally.

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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $31,000 represents roughly 12 months of the $31,165 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #551 of 926 Psychology programs, Southern University and A & M College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $37,100 are relatively flat compared to the $31,165 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Southern University and A & M College

Southern University and A & M College accepts 50% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 5,323 students in Baton Rouge, LA. 65% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Southern University and A & M College?
A score of 32/100 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 $425,364 in decade earnings vs $435,842 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →