Psychology at University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,904
62% growth from Year 1
About University of Vermont
With a 60% acceptance rate, University of Vermont is moderately selective, enrolling 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Vermont →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.
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