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Psychology at University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,103/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 5%

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	$526K	$523K	$485K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.0x	16.9x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.1x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,984

Out-of-state: $85,320 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,224

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,884

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,609

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,103 at University of Houston-Clear Lake come in 14% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology programs nationally.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $36,103 far exceeding the $17,884 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #25 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $36,103 to $51,609 over five years — a 43% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake accepts 75% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 6,082 students in Houston, TX. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Houston-Clear Lake?

A score of 49/100 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 $485,218 in decade earnings vs $526,109 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Houston-Clear Lake's Psychology program stand out?

Ranked #25 of 926 programs nationally, University of Houston-Clear Lake lands in the top 5%. 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 →