Psychology, General at The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,016/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 4.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #666 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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 $534K $531K $491K
Earnings Multiple 4.0x 4.0x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 29 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$133,696
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$142,536
-7% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,692
63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,016/yr, Psychology, General graduates from The University of Tampa land near the $31,705 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 4.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$31,016 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #666 out of 926 programs, The University of Tampa's financial outcomes for Psychology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,016 to $50,692 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Tampa

The University of Tampa accepts 41% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 10,093 in Tampa, FL.

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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

How does The University of Tampa's Psychology, General program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →