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Psychology at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,521/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #206 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

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	$610K	$600K	$541K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.6x	7.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,808

Out-of-state: $160,480 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,356

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,506

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,059

82% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,521 at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus come in 6% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,506 represents roughly 8 months of the $33,521 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #206 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $61,059 show a 82% jump from the $33,521 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,473 students in Hartford, CT. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Connecticut-Hartford Campus?

A score of 42/100 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 $540,902 in decade earnings vs $610,088 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Psychology program stand out?

Ranked #206 of 926 programs nationally, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus 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. See full methodology →