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Psychology at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

San Juan, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $10,082/yr (-68% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 22.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #660 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	$475K	$476K	$451K
Earnings Multiple	22.3x	22.4x	21.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,296

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,028

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$5,500

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$29,938

197% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $10,082 place University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras below the $31,705 national median for Psychology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 22.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $5,500 debt-to-$10,082 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #660 out of 926 programs, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's financial outcomes for Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $10,082 to $29,938 over five years (197% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

A 53% admission rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 8,748 students in San Juan, PR. Pell Grant recipients make up 65% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

How does University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's Psychology program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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.

Why are Psychology earnings lower at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?

Lower starting pay at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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