Psychology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$22,696/yr (-28% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.5x earnings multiple (5.4x 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 | $525K | $523K | $485K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.6x | 12.5x | 11.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,672
Out-of-state: $96,584 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,401
12.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,269
99% growth from Year 1
About University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 12,269 in Lafayette, LA.
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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 Louisiana at Lafayette's Psychology program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do University of Louisiana at Lafayette Psychology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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.
Why are Psychology earnings lower at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
Lower starting pay at University of Louisiana at Lafayette may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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