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Psychology, Other at University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,345/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (114,600 openings/yr)

ROI 10.4x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 5 Psychology, Other programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, Other graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$651K	$636K	$571K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.4x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,988

Out-of-state: $184,096 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,152

-0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,059

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,230

105% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,345 place University of California-Davis below the $38,497 national median for Psychology, Other — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $31,345 far exceeding the $14,059 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

With only 5 programs offering Psychology, Other nationally, this is a niche field. University of California-Davis ranks #3 among them.

Earnings growth from $31,345 to $64,230 over five years (105% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of California-Davis

A 42% admission rate makes University of California-Davis accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 31,777 students in Davis, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Psychology teachers, postsecondary $80,330/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of California-Davis's Psychology, Other program score?

This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, Other. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology, Other to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology, Other careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Psychology, Other earnings lower at University of California-Davis?

Lower starting pay at University of California-Davis may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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