Psychology at University of Florida-Online
Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
47
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,003/yr (-18% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
39.2x earnings multiple (9.2x 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 | $618K | $607K | $546K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 39.8x | 39.2x | 35.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.3x | 9.2x | 8.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 47 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$15,504
Out-of-state: $66,316 (9.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,598
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,099
120% growth from Year 1
About University of Florida-Online
A 64% admission rate makes University of Florida-Online accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 4,577 students in Gainesville, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Florida-Online →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 Florida-Online?
A score of 47/100 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 $545,845 in decade earnings vs $617,544 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Psychology from University of Florida-Online?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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