Psychology at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,674/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 7.2x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #380 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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 $546K $541K $498K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.2x 7.2x 6.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.1x 3.1x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$75,560
Out-of-state: $175,560 (3.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,440
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,904
62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,674 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,500 represents roughly 8 months of the $32,674 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #380 of 926 Psychology programs, University of Vermont scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $52,904 show a 62% jump from the $32,674 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Vermont

With a 60% acceptance rate, University of Vermont is moderately selective, enrolling 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at University of Vermont?
A score of 37/100 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 $498,360 in decade earnings vs $545,930 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →