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Psychology, General at Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,509/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #195 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	$586K	$578K	$525K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.9x	15.7x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.8x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,912

Out-of-state: $99,208 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,476

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,976

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,422

94% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,509 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 15.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $17,976 against $28,509/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Utah State University ranks #195 among 926 Psychology, General programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $28,509-to-$55,422 earnings arc over five years reflects a 94% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Utah State University

Utah State University has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 20,342 students in Logan, UT.

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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 does a 42/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology, General at Utah State University?

At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology, General at Utah State University?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Utah State University one of the best schools for Psychology, General?

Among 926 Psychology, General programs, Utah State University's #195 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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