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Psychology at University of La Verne

La Verne, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,540/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #805 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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	$614K	$604K	$544K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.2x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$188,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$107,700

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,835

110% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,540 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$27,540 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #805 out of 926 programs, University of La Verne's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,540 to $57,835 over five years (110% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of La Verne

With a 48% acceptance rate, University of La Verne is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 3,341 students in La Verne, CA. With 48% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $107,700 over four years — 43% below sticker price.

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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

How does University of La Verne's Psychology program score?

This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →