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Psychology, General at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,132/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #343 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, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$488K	$488K	$460K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.8x	13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,328

Out-of-state: $87,456 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,908

-101% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,868

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,287

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,132/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 13.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,868 against $30,132/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #343 ranking among 926 Psychology, General programs places University of Alabama at Birmingham in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 47% earnings increase from $30,132 to $44,287 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 12,118 in Birmingham, AL.

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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 does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology, General at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology, General at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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