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Psychology, Other at University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $47,672/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,600 openings/yr)
ROI 8.5x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #1 of 5 Psychology, Other programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, Other graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $520K $518K $482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.5x 8.5x 7.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 2.8x 2.8x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$61,060
Out-of-state: $184,168 (2.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$47,000
23% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,033
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $47,672 at University of California-San Diego come in 24% above the national median of $38,497 for Psychology, Other programs.

At 8.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $47,672 far exceeding the $19,033 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

With only 5 programs offering Psychology, Other nationally, this is a niche field. University of California-San Diego ranks #1 among them.

About University of California-San Diego

University of California-San Diego accepts 25% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 33,787 students in La Jolla, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr
Psychology teachers, postsecondary $80,330/yr
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Psychology, Other at Other Schools

Marist College ($47,348) Northwestern University ($36,890) University of California-Davis ($31,345) Montreat College ($29,234)

Other Majors at University of California-San Diego

Computer Science ($112,006) Computer Engineering ($96,256) Mathematics and Computer Science ($89,651) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,687) Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology ($76,592) Mechanical Engineering ($69,555) Biological/Biosystems Engineering ($67,016) Civil Engineering ($65,478)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of California-San Diego's Psychology, Other program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, Other. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology, Other to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology, Other careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does University of California-San Diego rank so high for Psychology, Other?
The #1 ranking out of 5 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →