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Research and Experimental Psychology at Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,440/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #38 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs Top 50%

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 (In-State) 14.3x 14.5x 14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.5x 6.3x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 42 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,052
Out-of-state: $66,532 (6.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$47,200
-57% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,579
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $32,440/yr, Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Northeastern State University land near the $35,198 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,579 debt-to-$32,440 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #38 out of 84 programs, Northeastern State University's Research and Experimental Psychology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Northeastern State University

With 99% of applicants admitted, Northeastern State University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 4,636 students in Tahlequah, OK. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Northeastern State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($80,792) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($62,912) Management Information Systems and Services ($51,298) Accounting and Related Services ($49,823) Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians ($49,321) Special Education and Teaching ($46,045) Finance and Financial Management Services ($45,998) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($43,690)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northeastern State University's Research and Experimental Psychology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Research and Experimental Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Research and Experimental Psychology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Research and Experimental Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →