Research and Experimental Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,250
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,847
55% growth from Year 1
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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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 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.
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