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Psychology at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,003/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 23.8x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #80 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 10%

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	$618K	$607K	$546K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.2x	23.8x	21.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.3x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	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)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

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Median Debt at Graduation

$16,598

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,099

120% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,003 place University of Florida below the $31,705 national median for Psychology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 23.8x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,598 debt-to-$26,003 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #80 ranking out of 926 Psychology programs nationally puts University of Florida in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $26,003 to $57,099 over five years (120% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Florida

University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 34,102 students in Gainesville, FL.

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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 Florida's Psychology program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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 are Psychology earnings lower at University of Florida?

Lower starting pay at University of Florida 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 →