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Research and Experimental Psychology at Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,507/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)

ROI 1.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #79 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	$407K	$413K	$404K
Earnings Multiple	1.6x	1.6x	1.6x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$259,448

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$62,432

76% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,702

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $28,507 per year, Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Grinnell College earn below the $35,198 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The financial case is thin at 1.6x — 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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,702 represents roughly 7 months of the $28,507 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #79 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Grinnell College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Grinnell College

With just 13% of applicants admitted, Grinnell College ranks among the nation's most selective schools, a smaller institution with 1,705 students in Grinnell, IA. The average net cost of $62,432 over four years represents a 76% discount from published tuition.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Research and Experimental Psychology at Grinnell College?

A score of 29/100 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 $404,362 in decade earnings vs $407,322 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Research and Experimental Psychology from Grinnell College?

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.

Is Grinnell College a hidden gem for Research and Experimental Psychology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $62,432 over four years — 76% below the $259,448 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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