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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,808/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (449,300 openings/yr)

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #30 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$474K	$475K	$451K
Earnings Multiple	1.8x	1.8x	1.7x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$267,756

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,868

72% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,000

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,808 at University of Chicago come in 18% above the national median of $33,816 for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs.

An earnings multiple of 1.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $39,808 far exceeding the $12,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #30 out of 59 programs, University of Chicago's financial outcomes for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Chicago

University of Chicago's 5% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, serving 7,540 students in Chicago, IL. The average net cost of $75,868 over four years represents a 72% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Chicago's Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Chicago after financial aid?

Sticker price is $267,756, but the average net cost is $75,868 — a 72% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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