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Psychology at Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,871/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #426 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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	$514K	$513K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	16.3x	15.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.6x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	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)

$31,384

Out-of-state: $77,528 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$12,244

61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,208

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,297

82% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,871 per year, Psychology graduates from Texas A & M International University earn below the $31,705 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.3x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $15,208 represents roughly 7 months of the $24,871 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #426 of 926 Psychology programs, Texas A & M International University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $45,297 show a 82% jump from the $24,871 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Texas A & M International University

Texas A & M International University accepts 46% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,502 in Laredo, TX. With 63% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. The average net cost of $12,244 over four years represents a 61% discount from published tuition.

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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 Texas A & M International University?

A score of 36/100 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 $477,412 in decade earnings vs $514,337 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Psychology from Texas A & M International University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is Texas A & M International University a hidden gem for Psychology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $12,244 over four years — 61% below the $31,384 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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