Psychology at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,342/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
29.2x earnings multiple
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 | $549K | $544K | $500K |
| Earnings Multiple | 29.5x | 29.2x | 26.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$18,624
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,990
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,602
85% growth from Year 1
About Brigham Young University-Idaho
With 97% of applicants admitted, Brigham Young University-Idaho prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 42,090 students in Rexburg, ID.
See all programs and financial aid at Brigham Young University-Idaho →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Brigham Young University-Idaho?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $500,176 in decade earnings vs $548,666 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Brigham Young University-Idaho's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #108 of 926 programs nationally, Brigham Young University-Idaho lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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