Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,259/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #51 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 10%

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 $500K $499K $468K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.5x 13.5x 12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.7x 6.7x 6.3x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,108
Out-of-state: $74,064 (6.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,792
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,760
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,478
27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,259 at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire come in 21% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

The 13.5x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,760 debt-to-$38,259 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #51 ranking out of 926 Psychology programs nationally puts University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,259 to $48,478 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 8,995 students in Eau Claire, WI.

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