Psychology at Tusculum University

Greeneville, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,170/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 4.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #800 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 $462K $465K $443K
Earnings Multiple 4.1x 4.1x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$114,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$91,496
20% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,630
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,794
35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,170/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 4.1x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,630 debt-to-$30,170 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #800 out of 926 programs, Tusculum University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,170 to $40,794 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Tusculum University

A 60% admission rate makes Tusculum University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 903 in Greeneville, TN. Pell Grant recipients make up 45% of the student body — a marker of economic 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
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tusculum University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 26/100 — 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 →