Psychology at University of St Thomas
Houston, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,572/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.4x earnings multiple
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 | $461K | $464K | $442K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$134,640
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,743
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of St Thomas
With 93% of applicants admitted, University of St Thomas prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,826 students in Houston, TX. The average net cost of $75,048 over four years represents a 44% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at University of St Thomas →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 St Thomas's Psychology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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