Research and Experimental Psychology at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,494/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI 7.6x earnings multiple (2.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #68 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 $407K $413K $404K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.5x 7.6x 7.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 2.5x 2.5x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (2.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,211
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,494 place University of Arizona below the $35,198 national median for Research and Experimental Psychology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 $19,211 represents roughly 8 months of the $28,494 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #68 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, University of Arizona falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 40,769 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ.

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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 University of Arizona?
A score of 34/100 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 $404,307 in decade earnings vs $407,247 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Research and Experimental Psychology from University of Arizona?
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 →