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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,591/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (449,300 openings/yr)

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$551K	$547K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	10.8x	10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,748

Out-of-state: $142,368 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,564

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,520

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,408

90% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,591/yr fall 21% below the $33,816 national median for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 10.8x 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 — 42% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,520 debt-to-$26,591 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #38 out of 59 programs, Oregon Institute of Technology's financial outcomes for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,591 to $50,408 over five years (90% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,913 students in Klamath Falls, OR.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oregon Institute of Technology's Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology earnings lower at Oregon Institute of Technology?

Lower starting pay at Oregon Institute of Technology 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 →