Psychology at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
44
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,229/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #120 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

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 $549K $545K $501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.2x 7.1x 6.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.5x 3.5x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 44 44 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$76,448
Out-of-state: $155,528 (3.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$93,044
-22% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,519
45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,229 at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus come in 21% above the national median of $31,705 for Psychology programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Psychology's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,229 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #120 of 926 nationally, this is a top-5% Psychology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $38,229 to $55,519 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 11,230 in Durham, NH.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $500,637 in decade earnings vs $549,363 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #120 of 926 programs nationally, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →