Research and Experimental Psychology at University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,301/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI
10.2x earnings multiple (3.4x 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 | $628K | $620K | $558K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.3x | 10.2x | 9.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 48% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$60,988
Out-of-state: $184,096 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,866
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,401
93% growth from Year 1
About University of California-Davis
University of California-Davis accepts 42% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 31,777 students in Davis, CA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of California-Davis →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 California-Davis?
A score of 46/100 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 $558,242 in decade earnings vs $628,162 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of California-Davis's Research and Experimental Psychology program stand out?
Ranked #15 of 84 programs nationally, University of California-Davis lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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