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Research and Experimental Psychology at Duke University

Durham, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,359/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI 1.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #47 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 $471K $473K $449K
Earnings Multiple 1.8x 1.8x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 40 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$263,220
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$137,816
48% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,125
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,359 at Duke University come in 12% above the national median of $35,198 for Research and Experimental Psychology programs.

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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,359 far exceeding the $12,125 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #47 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Duke University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Duke University

Duke University's 7% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, with a mid-sized student body of 6,417 in Durham, NC. After financial aid, the average student pays $137,816 over four years — 48% 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
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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 Duke University

Computer Science ($133,356) Mathematics ($121,088) Computer Engineering ($111,145) Economics ($98,649) Statistics ($97,197) Mechanical Engineering ($89,938) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,288) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($69,873)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Research and Experimental Psychology at Duke University?
A score of 40/100 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 $448,982 in decade earnings vs $471,360 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →