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Psychology, General at University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,056/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (11.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 1%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$546K	$541K	$498K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.1x	16.9x	15.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.1x	11.0x	10.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,968

Out-of-state: $49,344 (11.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,056

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,953

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,213

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $42,056 put University of Maryland Global Campus's Psychology, General program 33% above the national median of $31,705 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Psychology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $42,056 far exceeding the $19,953 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #1 of 926 Psychology, General programs nationally, University of Maryland Global Campus sits in the top 1% — one of the strongest programs in the country by financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $42,056 to $56,213 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Maryland Global Campus

serving a student body of 48,238 in Adelphi, MD.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology, General at University of Maryland Global Campus?

A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Psychology, General field.

Will AI replace Psychology, General careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $498,188 in decade earnings vs $545,672 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Maryland Global Campus's Psychology, General program stand out?

Ranked #1 of 926 programs nationally, University of Maryland Global Campus lands in the top 1%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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