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Psychology at Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,019/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #424 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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	$458K	$461K	$440K
Earnings Multiple	3.8x	3.9x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$119,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,836

51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Trevecca Nazarene University's Psychology graduates start at $37,019/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 3.9x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,750 represents roughly 6 months of the $37,019 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #424 of 926 Psychology programs, Trevecca Nazarene University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Trevecca Nazarene University

A 70% acceptance rate means Trevecca Nazarene University is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,697 in Nashville, TN. The average net cost of $57,836 over four years represents a 51% 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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Trevecca Nazarene University?

A score of 36/100 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 $439,769 in decade earnings vs $457,568 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Trevecca Nazarene University a hidden gem for Psychology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $57,836 over four years — 51% below the $119,160 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 →