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Psychology at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,046/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #593 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	$441K	$446K	$429K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	12.1x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.2x	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)

$36,760

Out-of-state: $85,160 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,532

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,647

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,448

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Louisiana at Monroe's Psychology program produces graduates earning $29,046/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

The 12.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,647 debt-to-$29,046 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #593 out of 926 programs, University of Louisiana at Monroe's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,046 to $37,448 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

A 75% acceptance rate means University of Louisiana at Monroe is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,891 students in Monroe, LA.

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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 Louisiana at Monroe's Psychology program score?

This program scores 31/100 — 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 →