Psychology at Rockland Community College

Suffern, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Psychology, General

a smaller institution with 4,180 students in Suffern, NY.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Rockland Community College's Psychology program earn $38,571/yr in their first year — 41% above the $27,272 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 31.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Psychology graduates.

Ranked #12 out of 36 programs, Rockland Community College's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer with a median wage of $136,550/yr) connects to Psychology careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
54
Score
56
High End
Earnings $38,571/yr (41% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (51% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$404K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
31.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,796
Out-of-state: $23,840

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Psychology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Psychologists, all other $117,580 +4.3% 56%
Industrial-organizational psychologists $109,840 +6.3% 51%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Psychologists, all other
$117,580
+4.3% growth 56% AI-proof
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$109,840
+6.3% growth 51% AI-proof

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Psychology Career Guide

What can you do with a Psychology credential from Rockland Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Psychology at Rockland Community College?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Psychology graduates.
What's the AI risk for Psychology graduates from Rockland Community College?
AI won't eliminate Psychology careers, but it may reshape them. At Rockland Community College, a score of 54/100 already accounts for the 49% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
How many job openings are there for Psychology graduates?
The career paths mapped to Psychology have roughly 125,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →