Psychology at Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, MA · Public · Associate Degree · Psychology, General

serving 7,322 students in Boston, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,256 put Bunker Hill Community College's Psychology program 37% above the national median of $27,272 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 43.5x 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 21% gap from the optimistic case.

At #10 of 36 Psychology programs, Bunker Hill Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $37,256 to $47,215 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Psychology has a registered apprenticeship option through Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer with a median wage of $136,550/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
56
Score
59
High End
Earnings $37,256/yr (37% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (51% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$493K
6.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.7x
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)
$11,040
Out-of-state: $20,928
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,215
27% 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

Explore what Psychology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 36 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 56/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Psychology at Bunker Hill Community College?
At 56/100, Bunker Hill Community College's Psychology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
What's the AI risk for Psychology graduates from Bunker Hill Community College?
Our scenarios model 49% of Psychology tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. Bunker Hill Community College's 56/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
What's the job market like for Psychology from Bunker Hill Community College?
With approximately 125,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Psychology offers a very large employment pool. Bunker Hill Community College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →