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Research and Experimental Psychology at Denison University

Granville, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,909/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI 1.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #63 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Research and Experimental Psychology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $457K $459K $439K
Earnings Multiple 1.8x 1.8x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$256,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$152,444
40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,932
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,909 track close to the $35,198 national median for Research and Experimental Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The financial case is thin at 1.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Research and Experimental Psychology's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,932 represents roughly 8 months of the $36,909 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #63 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Denison University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Denison University

Denison University admits 17% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a smaller institution with 2,398 students in Granville, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $152,444 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Research and Experimental Psychology at Other Schools

Tufts University ($56,504) Columbia University in the City of New York ($53,156) Johns Hopkins University ($49,035) Yale University ($47,874) Bates College ($47,376) Princeton University ($47,050) Amherst College ($45,786) University of Pennsylvania ($44,542)

Other Majors at Denison University

Economics ($55,087) International Business ($53,516) Communication and Media Studies ($47,396) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ($42,992) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($36,236) Political Science and Government ($31,272) Biology, General ($31,017) Sociology and Anthropology ($23,752)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Research and Experimental Psychology at Denison University?
A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Research and Experimental Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Research and Experimental Psychology careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $438,907 in decade earnings vs $456,903 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →