Psychology, General at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,543/yr (22% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #85 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 10%

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 $529K $526K $487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.2x 9.2x 8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.7x 6.6x 6.2x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 45 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$57,272
Out-of-state: $79,048 (6.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$73,856
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,733
37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,543 per year, Psychology, General graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth earn slightly above the $31,705 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 9.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,250 debt-to-$38,543 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #85 ranking out of 926 Psychology, General programs nationally puts University of Minnesota-Duluth in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,543 to $52,733 shows 37% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Minnesota-Duluth

With 82% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Duluth prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,475 students in Duluth, MN.

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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 Minnesota-Duluth's Psychology, General program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Psychology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology, General 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 →