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Behavioral Sciences at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ · Private for-profit · Associate Degree
39 /100
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
41
Strong Growth
39
Base Case
35
Conservative
Earnings $29,877/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (64% shielded)
Job Market Large (48,400 openings/yr)

Future-Proof Earnings

Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Behavioral Sciences graduates.

Strong Growth
Full Stability		 Base Case
Moderate Changes		 Conservative
Max Disruption
10-Year Earnings $349K $297K $242K
Earnings Multiple 18.2x 15.5x 12.7x
Viable Career Paths 7 of 7 7 of 7 7 of 7
TradeSchoolWorth Score 41 39 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.

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

Career Paths

Where Behavioral Sciences graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 48,400 combined openings per year.

Career Path Wage Openings/yr Growth AI-Proof
Psychologists, all other $117,580 3,900 +4.3% 56%
Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340 3,200 -1.7% 48%
Life scientists, all other $87,800 400 +3.7% 100%
Psychology teachers, postsecondary $80,330 4,000 +3.6% 52%
Social and community service managers $78,240 18,600 +6.4% 61%
Social science research assistants $58,040 5,200 +4.4% 33%
Community and social service specialists, all other $54,940 13,100 +4.6% 100%

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Behavioral Sciences at Other Schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Behavioral Sciences at University of Phoenix-Arizona?
This program scores 39/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 35 (conservative) to 41 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Behavioral Sciences?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Behavioral Sciences graduates retain 7 of 7 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $242,431 (conservative) to $348,612 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Behavioral Sciences graduates?
The career paths mapped to Behavioral Sciences have roughly 48,400 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a large job market.
Is Behavioral Sciences at University of Phoenix-Arizona worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 15.5x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 12.7x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections. "Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI. Last updated 2026.