Psychology, General at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,007/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #327 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, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $496K $496K $465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.6x 13.6x 12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.8x 4.8x 4.5x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,568
Out-of-state: $104,392 (4.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$40,044
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,762
48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,007 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 13.6x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,500 debt-to-$31,007 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #327 out of 926 programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Psychology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,007 to $45,762 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 24,131 in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Nevada-Las Vegas's Psychology, General program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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 →