Psychology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,858/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #383 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 $433K $438K $423K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.3x 11.5x 11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.7x 4.7x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,192
Out-of-state: $92,496 (4.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$52,880
-38% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,810
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $32,858/yr, Psychology graduates from Texas A&M University-San Antonio land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $14,810 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #383 of 926 Psychology programs, Texas A&M University-San Antonio scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Texas A&M University-San Antonio

With 92% of applicants admitted, Texas A&M University-San Antonio prioritizes broad access, serving 6,224 students in San Antonio, TX. With 51% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 University-San Antonio?
A score of 37/100 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 $423,497 in decade earnings vs $433,028 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →