Psychology at University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,582/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #421 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 $479K $480K $454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.6x 11.6x 11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.1x 8.1x 7.7x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 36 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,376
Out-of-state: $59,136 (8.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,012
-28% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,875
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,526
38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Memphis's Psychology program produces graduates earning $31,582/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

The 11.6x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,875 debt-to-$31,582 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #421 out of 926 programs, University of Memphis's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,582 to $43,526 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Memphis

A 93% acceptance rate means University of Memphis is accessible to most applicants, serving 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.

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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 Memphis's Psychology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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 →