Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,139/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 15.2x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #96 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) 15.2x 15.2x 14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.7x 7.7x 7.3x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 45 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)
$32,848
Out-of-state: $64,500 (7.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$59,044
-80% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,733
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,588
35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Psychology graduates start at $35,139/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology programs nationally.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,733 represents roughly 8 months of the $35,139 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #96 of 926 programs, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Psychology program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $35,139 to $47,588 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 7,613 in Oshkosh, 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
A score of 45/100 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 $467,637 in decade earnings vs $499,597 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →