Psychology at Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Psychology, General

enrolling 12,585 students in Dayton, OH.

Program Analysis

At $29,717 per year, Psychology graduates from Sinclair Community College earn slightly above the $27,272 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 45.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $11,689 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #19 of 36 Psychology programs, Sinclair Community College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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.

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
52
Score
54
High End
Earnings $29,717/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (51% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$311K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
45.3x
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)
$6,870
Out-of-state: $16,632
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,689
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$31,610
6% growth from Year 1

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 Sinclair Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Psychology at Sinclair Community College?
At 52/100, the score looks reasonable — but Psychology is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?
AI exposure of 49% is a real factor. For Sinclair Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($310,905) and pessimistic ($310,905) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
How many job openings are there for Psychology graduates?
The very large job market (125,000 annual openings) works in favor of Psychology graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →