Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,331/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
9.6x earnings multiple (3.5x 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 | $564K | $558K | $510K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.6x | 8.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,256
Out-of-state: $160,256 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,107
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,406
66% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas accepts 65% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 21,317 students in Richardson, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Dallas →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 Texas at Dallas?
A score of 41/100 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 $510,085 in decade earnings vs $563,610 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes The University of Texas at Dallas's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #225 of 926 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Dallas 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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