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Research and Experimental Psychology at Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,439/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 1.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #73 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	$431K	$434K	$421K
Earnings Multiple	1.7x	1.7x	1.6x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$256,568

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$118,248

54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,439/yr, roughly in line with the $35,198 national median for Research and Experimental Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The financial case is thin at 1.7x — 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,250 represents roughly 9 months of the $32,439 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #73 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Mount Holyoke College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College accepts 38% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a smaller student body of 2,198 in South Hadley, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $118,248 — 54% less than the list 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A score of 32/100 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 $420,529 in decade earnings vs $430,526 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Mount Holyoke College a hidden gem for Research and Experimental Psychology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $118,248 over four years — 54% below the $256,568 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 →