Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,952/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 13.4x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #470 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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 $416K $422K $412K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.2x 13.4x 13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.3x 6.4x 6.2x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,420
Out-of-state: $65,988 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$40,176
-28% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,166
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$41,174
37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Psychology program produces graduates earning $29,952/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.4x 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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,166 represents roughly 8 months of the $29,952 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #470 of 926 Psychology programs, University of Wisconsin-Parkside falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

A 73% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 2,951 students in Kenosha, 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-Parkside?
A score of 35/100 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 $412,133 in decade earnings vs $415,887 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →