Psychology at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
43
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)
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 | $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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,229
25% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-River Falls →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-River Falls?
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 $459,265 in decade earnings vs $486,972 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Wisconsin-River Falls's Psychology 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.
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