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Psychology at Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,223/yr (-27% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (11.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #647 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	$512K	$511K	$476K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	11.8x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.5x	11.5x	10.7x
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)

$43,164

Out-of-state: $44,604 (11.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,508

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,159

90% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Youngstown State University's Psychology graduates start at $23,223/yr, trailing the $31,705 national average by 27%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 11.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,250 debt-to-$23,223 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #647 out of 926 programs, Youngstown State University's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $23,223 to $44,159 over five years (90% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Youngstown State University

A 80% acceptance rate means Youngstown State University is accessible to most applicants, serving 7,340 students in Youngstown, OH.

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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 Youngstown State University's Psychology program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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.

Why are Psychology earnings lower at Youngstown State University?

Lower starting pay at Youngstown State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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