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Psychology at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,289/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #357 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

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	$511K	$510K	$475K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.5x	14.5x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.3x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,264

Out-of-state: $119,136 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,128

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,495

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,618

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Idaho's Psychology program produces graduates earning $28,289/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

The 14.5x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,495 debt-to-$28,289 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #357 out of 926 programs, University of Idaho's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $28,289 to $46,618 over five years (65% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Idaho

A 79% acceptance rate means University of Idaho is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 7,363 in Moscow, ID.

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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 Idaho's Psychology program score?

This program scores 37/100 — 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.

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