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Psychology at Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,694/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 21.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #16 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 5%

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	$564K	$558K	$510K
Earnings Multiple	21.7x	21.5x	19.6x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	51	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$25,984

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,948

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,579

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Brigham Young University's Psychology graduates start at $33,694/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.5x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $11,000 in median debt clears quickly against $33,694 in annual earnings.

At #16 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $55,579 show a 65% jump from the $33,694 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 32,221 students enrolled in Provo, 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at Brigham Young University?

A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Psychology field.

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 $510,127 in decade earnings vs $563,676 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Brigham Young University's Psychology program stand out?

Ranked #16 of 926 programs nationally, Brigham Young University lands in the top 5%. 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 →