Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,398/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 8.7x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,500 debt-to-$31,398 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #371 out of 926 programs, University of Oregon's Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,398 to $52,902 over five years (68% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.