Psychology at Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,432/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
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 | $413K | $420K | $410K |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,470
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
About Palo Alto University
a smaller institution with 19 students in Palo Alto, CA.
See all programs and financial aid at Palo Alto University →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
How does Palo Alto University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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