Psychology at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,055/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
16.3x earnings multiple (9.5x 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 | $544K | $540K | $497K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.4x | 16.3x | 15.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.5x | 9.5x | 8.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 48 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,208
Out-of-state: $57,040 (9.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,300
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,289
56% growth from Year 1
About University of Nebraska at Kearney
With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Nebraska at Kearney prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 4,130 students in Kearney, NE.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney →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 Nebraska at Kearney?
A score of 48/100 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 $497,343 in decade earnings vs $544,395 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Nebraska at Kearney's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #32 of 926 programs nationally, University of Nebraska at Kearney lands in the top 5%. 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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