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Research and Experimental Psychology at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,031/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 11.7x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #49 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	$428K	$432K	$419K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.6x	11.7x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.9x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,016

Out-of-state: $88,880 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,052

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,488

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $32,031/yr, Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne land near the $35,198 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.7x 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 $17,488 debt-to-$32,031 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #49 out of 84 programs, Purdue University Fort Wayne's financial outcomes for Research and Experimental Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Purdue University Fort Wayne

With 86% of applicants admitted, Purdue University Fort Wayne prioritizes broad access, serving 5,450 students in Fort Wayne, IN.

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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

How does Purdue University Fort Wayne's Research and Experimental Psychology program score?

This program scores 39/100 — 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 →