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Psychology, General at Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,394/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #654 of 926 Psychology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$443K	$447K	$430K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.1x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.6x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,336

Out-of-state: $80,464 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,828

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,625

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,538

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,394/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 11.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $28,394 far exceeding the $13,625 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #654 ranking among 926 Psychology, General programs places Tennessee Technological University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 32% earnings increase from $28,394 to $37,538 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Technological University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 8,495 in Cookeville, TN.

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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 does a 30/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology, General at Tennessee Technological University?

At 30/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology, General at Tennessee Technological University?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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