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Psychology at University of Portland

Portland, OR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,420/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 2.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #794 of 926 Psychology, General programs

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	$653K	$639K	$569K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	2.9x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$219,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$145,484

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,194

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,399

120% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,420/yr, roughly in line with the $31,705 national median for Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 2.9x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,194 against $28,420/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #794 ranking among 926 Psychology programs places University of Portland in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $28,420-to-$62,399 earnings arc over five years reflects a 120% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Portland

University of Portland accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,104 students in Portland, OR. The average net cost of $145,484 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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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 26/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at University of Portland?

At 26/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at University of Portland?

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 →