Research and Experimental Psychology at Union College

Schenectady, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,061/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI 1.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #78 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 $416K $421K $411K
Earnings Multiple 1.6x 1.6x 1.5x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 30 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$265,824
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$144,000
46% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,062
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $30,061/yr, Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Union College land near the $35,198 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The financial case is thin at 1.6x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 $25,062 represents roughly 10 months of the $30,061 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #78 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Union College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Union College

Union College accepts 44% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 2,070 in Schenectady, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $144,000 over four years — 46% below sticker price.

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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 Union College?
A score of 30/100 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 $410,749 in decade earnings vs $416,493 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →