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Psychology, General at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,466/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 15.1x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #251 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	$490K	$490K	$461K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.1x	15.1x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,460

Out-of-state: $105,800 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,912

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,684

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,076

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of New Mexico-Main Campus's Psychology, General program produces graduates earning $31,466/yr — within striking distance of the $31,705 national average for this field.

With a 15.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,684 against $31,466/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #251 ranking among 926 Psychology, General programs places University of New Mexico-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 43% earnings increase from $31,466 to $45,076 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of New Mexico-Main Campus

A 95% acceptance rate means University of New Mexico-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 16,686 in Albuquerque, NM.

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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 does a 40/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology, General at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology, General at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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