Research and Experimental Psychology at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,532/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI
9.6x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $625K | $617K | $556K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.6x | 8.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.9x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 48% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$64,320
Out-of-state: $158,880 (3.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,883
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,576
95% growth from Year 1
About University of Delaware
A 65% admission rate makes University of Delaware accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 18,812 in Newark, DE.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Delaware →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 Delaware?
A score of 44/100 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 $555,966 in decade earnings vs $624,897 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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