Psychology at University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
31
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,106
39% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Michigan-Flint →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.
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