Psychology at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,660/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.3x earnings multiple (3.4x 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 | $588K | $580K | $526K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.5x | 11.3x | 10.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.4x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 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)
$51,268
Out-of-state: $168,684 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,342
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,994
70% growth from Year 1
About University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,989 students in Tacoma, WA. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus →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 does a 46/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
At 46/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
The 49% 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.
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