Psychology at The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,627/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.6x earnings multiple (4.8x 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 | $492K | $492K | $463K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.6x | 12.6x | 11.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,976
Out-of-state: $102,048 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,875
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,930
59% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso has a 100% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 20,547 in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at El Paso →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 El Paso?
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 $462,758 in decade earnings vs $492,237 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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