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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,192/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (449,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$554K	$550K	$508K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.0x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.3x	3.3x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,236

Out-of-state: $167,652 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,592

13% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,557

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,108

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,192/yr, roughly in line with the $33,816 national median for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 11.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $33,192 far exceeding the $11,557 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #18 ranking among 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs places University of Washington-Bothell Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $33,192-to-$54,108 earnings arc over five years reflects a 63% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Washington-Bothell Campus

University of Washington-Bothell Campus accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,228 in Bothell, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 49/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

At 49/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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