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Research and Experimental Psychology at Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,801/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #65 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	$409K	$414K	$406K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.8x	10.9x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.8x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,880

Out-of-state: $71,480 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,120

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $28,801 per year, Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Truman State University earn below the $35,198 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Research and Experimental Psychology programs nationally.

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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 8 months of the $28,801 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #65 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Truman State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Truman State University

With 80% of applicants admitted, Truman State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,666 students in Kirksville, MO.

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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 Truman State University?

A score of 36/100 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 $405,571 in decade earnings vs $409,058 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Research and Experimental Psychology from Truman State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →