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Psychology at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,482/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 5%

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	$532K	$529K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.3x	13.2x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,068

Out-of-state: $112,836 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,532

-91% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,340

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,560

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,482 per year, Psychology graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 13.2x 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 — 49% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,340 debt-to-$36,482 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #38 out of 926 programs, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's Psychology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,482 to $52,560 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

With 78% of applicants admitted, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 10,686 students in Denver, CO.

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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 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's Psychology program score?

This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Psychology 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.

Why does University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus rank so high for Psychology?

The #38 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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