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Psychology at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,653/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #131 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

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	$540K	$536K	$494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.9x	13.8x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.0x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,213

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,111

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,653 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 13.8x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,213 debt-to-$32,653 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #131 out of 926 programs, University of Houston's Psychology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $32,653 to $52,111 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Houston

With a 70% acceptance rate, University of Houston is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 37,175 students in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Houston's Psychology program score?

This program scores 44/100 — 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 Houston rank so high for Psychology?

The #131 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 →