Research and Experimental Psychology at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,129/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI
9.1x earnings multiple (2.6x out-of-state)
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 | $423K | $427K | $415K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.0x | 9.1x | 8.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 2.6x | 2.6x | 2.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 48% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,160
Out-of-state: $161,928 (2.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,426
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
About Indiana University-Bloomington
A 80% acceptance rate means Indiana University-Bloomington is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 36,571 students in Bloomington, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Bloomington →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 Indiana University-Bloomington?
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 $415,142 in decade earnings vs $422,795 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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