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Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,331/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #225 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$564K	$558K	$510K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.6x	8.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,256

Out-of-state: $160,256 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,740

-20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,107

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,406

66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,331 per year, Psychology graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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.

The median debt load of $16,107 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #225 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $55,406 show a 66% jump from the $33,331 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas accepts 65% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 21,317 students in Richardson, TX.

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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 The University of Texas at Dallas?

A score of 41/100 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 $510,085 in decade earnings vs $563,610 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes The University of Texas at Dallas's Psychology program stand out?

Ranked #225 of 926 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Dallas lands in the top 25%. 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 →