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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

Ponce, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $12,349/yr (-63% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (449,300 openings/yr)

ROI 18.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #53 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$382K	$388K	$385K
Earnings Multiple	17.8x	18.1x	18.0x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,416

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$29,820

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$5,000

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$23,186

88% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $12,349 place University of Puerto Rico at Ponce below the $33,816 national median for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -1% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $12,349 far exceeding the $5,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #53 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $23,186 show a 88% jump from the $12,349 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

A 56% admission rate makes University of Puerto Rico at Ponce accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 2,276 students in Ponce, PR. Pell Grant recipients make up 81% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?

A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology careers?

With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $385,232 in decade earnings vs $381,825 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology from University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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