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Psychology at University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,241/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 5.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #766 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	$487K	$487K	$459K
Earnings Multiple	5.9x	5.9x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$82,960

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,496

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,056

58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,241/yr, Psychology graduates from University of Sioux Falls land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 5.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$27,241 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #766 out of 926 programs, University of Sioux Falls's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,241 to $43,056 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Sioux Falls

With 82% of applicants admitted, University of Sioux Falls prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,258 students in Sioux Falls, SD.

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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

How does University of Sioux Falls's Psychology program score?

This program scores 27/100 — 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 →