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Psychology at University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,259/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 8.4x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #597 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	$471K	$473K	$449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.4x	8.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.6x
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)

$56,056

Out-of-state: $125,096 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,120

12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,106

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,259/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 8.4x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,500 against $30,259/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #597 ranking among 926 Psychology programs places University of Michigan-Flint in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 39% earnings increase from $30,259 to $42,106 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Michigan-Flint

A 69% admission rate makes University of Michigan-Flint accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 4,157 students in Flint, MI.

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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 does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at University of Michigan-Flint?

At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at University of Michigan-Flint?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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