Research and Experimental Psychology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,027/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI
8.2x earnings multiple (3.7x 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 | $543K | $540K | $499K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.2x | 8.2x | 7.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 48% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,428
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,801
67% growth from Year 1
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 30,469 in Minneapolis, MN.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities →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
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Research and Experimental Psychology program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Research and Experimental Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Research and Experimental Psychology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Research and Experimental Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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