Psychology at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,151/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
8.8x earnings multiple (3.7x 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 | $551K | $546K | $501K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.9x | 8.8x | 8.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$61,984
Out-of-state: $148,696 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,661
46% growth from Year 1
About University of Massachusetts-Boston
University of Massachusetts-Boston has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 11,848 in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Massachusetts-Boston →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 Massachusetts-Boston's Psychology program score?
This program scores 45/100 — 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.
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