Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,166
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$41,174
37% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Parkside →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.
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