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Psychology at University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,000/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #48 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 5%

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	$530K	$527K	$488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.1x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,260

Out-of-state: $119,348 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,688

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,766

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,095

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,000 per year, Psychology graduates from University of Utah earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 14.1x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $17,766 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #48 out of 926 programs, University of Utah's Psychology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,000 to $52,095 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Utah

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Utah prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 26,041 in Salt Lake City, UT.

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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 Utah's Psychology program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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 does University of Utah rank so high for Psychology?

The #48 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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