Behavioral Sciences at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ · Private for-profit · Associate Degree

serving a student body of 76,996 in Phoenix, AZ.

Program Analysis

At $29,877/yr, Behavioral Sciences graduates from University of Phoenix-Arizona land near the $29,900 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 18.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Behavioral Sciences graduates.

The $23,813 debt-to-$29,877 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

With only 3 programs offering Behavioral Sciences nationally, this is a niche field. University of Phoenix-Arizona ranks #3 among them.

Earnings growth is modest: $29,877 to $34,130 over five years (14% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
35
Low End
39
Score
41
High End
Earnings $29,877/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (64% shielded)
Job Market Large (48,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$349K
3.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
18.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$19,104
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,813
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,130
14% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Behavioral Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Psychologists, all other $117,580 +4.3% 56%
Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340 -1.7% 48%
Life scientists, all other $87,800 +3.7% 100%
Psychologists, all other
$117,580
+4.3% growth 56% AI-proof
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100,340
-1.7% growth 48% AI-proof
Life scientists, all other
$87,800
+3.7% growth 100% AI-proof

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Behavioral Sciences Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Behavioral Sciences careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 39/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Behavioral Sciences at University of Phoenix-Arizona?
At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Behavioral Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will AI affect Behavioral Sciences careers?
AI exposure of 36% is a real factor. For University of Phoenix-Arizona specifically, the gap between optimistic ($348,612) and pessimistic ($312,580) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →