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Research and Experimental Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,982/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs Top 25%

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 $558K $554K $509K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.6x 9.5x 8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.5x 3.5x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,256
Out-of-state: $160,256 (3.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$69,740
-20% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,250
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,847
55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,982/yr, roughly in line with the $35,198 national median for Research and Experimental Psychology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 9.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $35,982 far exceeding the $17,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #13 out of 84 programs, The University of Texas at Dallas's Research and Experimental Psychology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $35,982 to $55,847 over five years (55% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Texas at Dallas

A 65% admission rate makes The University of Texas at Dallas accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 21,317 students in Richardson, TX.

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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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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 The University of Texas at Dallas

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,928) Computer Engineering ($77,609) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($72,472) Finance and Financial Management Services ($63,455) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($61,303) Mechanical Engineering ($61,113) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($58,916) Mathematics ($58,238)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Texas at Dallas's Research and Experimental Psychology program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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.
Why does The University of Texas at Dallas rank so high for Research and Experimental Psychology?
The #13 ranking out of 84 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →