Psychology at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,080/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
13.1x earnings multiple (5.0x 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 | $451K | $454K | $435K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.0x | 13.1x | 12.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 5.0x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,560
Out-of-state: $91,008 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,875
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,830
20% growth from Year 1
About University of Alaska Fairbanks
a smaller institution with 4,027 students in Fairbanks, AK.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Alaska Fairbanks →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 University of Alaska Fairbanks?
A score of 37/100 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 $435,302 in decade earnings vs $450,832 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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