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Psychology, General at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,970/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #99 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$487K	$487K	$459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.2x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	7.2x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,424

Out-of-state: $67,548 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,856

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,229

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,970 at University of Wisconsin-River Falls come in 17% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology, General programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology, General'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 $21,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $36,970 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #99 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $36,970 to $46,229 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-River Falls

University of Wisconsin-River Falls accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 4,152 students in River Falls, 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, General at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Psychology, General careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $459,265 in decade earnings vs $486,972 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wisconsin-River Falls's Psychology, General program stand out?

Ranked #99 of 926 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-River Falls lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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