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Research and Experimental Psychology at University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,654/yr (-27% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 7.0x earnings multiple (2.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #75 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	$390K	$397K	$393K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.9x	7.0x	6.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.2x	2.2x	2.2x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,680

Out-of-state: $179,788 (2.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,828

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,746

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $25,654 per year, Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from University of California-Riverside earn below the $35,198 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.0x 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 $17,746 represents roughly 8 months of the $25,654 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #75 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, University of California-Riverside falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of California-Riverside

University of California-Riverside accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 22,644 students in Riverside, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 California-Riverside?

A score of 31/100 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 $392,629 in decade earnings vs $390,488 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Research and Experimental Psychology from University of California-Riverside?

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 →