Psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,794/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
9.7x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $552K | $547K | $502K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.8x | 9.7x | 8.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,520
Out-of-state: $137,352 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,421
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,167
60% growth from Year 1
About University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 23,118 in Columbia, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Missouri-Columbia →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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $502,448 in decade earnings vs $552,096 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Missouri-Columbia's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #217 of 926 programs nationally, University of Missouri-Columbia lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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