Psychology at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,438/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
19.4x earnings multiple (7.2x 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 | $498K | $498K | $467K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.4x | 19.4x | 18.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.2x | 6.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,640
Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,651
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,565
44% growth from Year 1
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida's 41% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 36,299 students enrolled in Tampa, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of South Florida →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 South Florida?
A score of 44/100 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 $466,848 in decade earnings vs $498,405 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of South Florida's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #107 of 926 programs nationally, University of South Florida 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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