Psychology at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,023/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)
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 | $484K | $485K | $457K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.9x | 14.9x | 14.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,608
Out-of-state: $126,488 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,111
11.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,785
67% growth from Year 1
About The University of Montana
The University of Montana accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 7,079 in Missoula, MT.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Montana →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 The University of Montana?
A score of 33/100 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 $457,486 in decade earnings vs $484,290 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Psychology from The University of Montana?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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