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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,348/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (449,300 openings/yr)

ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$556K	$552K	$509K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.9x	9.9x	9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,056

Out-of-state: $125,096 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,120

12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,988

83% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Michigan-Flint's Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates start at $28,348/yr, trailing the $33,816 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,250 represents roughly 11 months of the $28,348 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #35 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs, University of Michigan-Flint falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $51,988 show a 83% jump from the $28,348 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Michigan-Flint

University of Michigan-Flint's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,157 students in Flint, MI.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Michigan-Flint?

A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology careers?

With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $509,271 in decade earnings vs $555,949 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology from University of Michigan-Flint?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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