Research and Experimental Psychology at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,211
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Arizona →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.
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