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Psychology at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,094/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 14.8x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #62 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$497K	$496K	$466K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.8x	14.8x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	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)

$33,480

Out-of-state: $89,432 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,164

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,378

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,436

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Nebraska at Omaha's Psychology graduates start at $36,094/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 14.8x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,378 debt-to-$36,094 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #62 ranking out of 926 Psychology programs nationally puts University of Nebraska at Omaha in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,094 to $47,436 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Nebraska at Omaha

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Nebraska at Omaha is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 11,573 students in Omaha, NE.

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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 Nebraska at Omaha's Psychology program score?

This program scores 46/100 — 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 →