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Psychology at Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,373/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #734 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 $418K $425K $414K
Earnings Multiple 2.0x 2.1x 2.0x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 28 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$204,232
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$109,872
46% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,373/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 2.1x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$30,373 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #734 out of 926 programs, Southwestern University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Southwestern University

Southwestern University accepts 39% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a smaller student body of 1,454 in Georgetown, TX. The average net cost of $109,872 over four years represents a 46% 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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Compare & Explore

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Psychology at Other Schools

Bentley University ($62,218) Georgetown University ($51,959) Bucknell University ($51,645) Gettysburg College ($50,040) Trinity College ($48,406) CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($48,299) The University of Texas Permian Basin ($46,009) Charter Oak State College ($45,428)

Other Majors at Southwestern University

Education, General ($50,984) Business/Commerce, General ($47,056) Political Science and Government ($34,415) Communication and Media Studies ($34,050) English Language and Literature, General ($25,060)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Southwestern 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 →