Research and Experimental Psychology at University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,816/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI
16.6x earnings multiple (5.1x 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 | $421K | $425K | $414K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.5x | 16.6x | 16.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.1x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 48% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,556
Out-of-state: $83,172 (5.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,200
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of North Florida
University of North Florida accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 13,915 students in Jacksonville, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of North Florida →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other
$117,580/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620/yr
Compare & Explore
Research and Experimental Psychology at Other Schools
Other Majors at University of North Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of North Florida's Research and Experimental Psychology program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
See full methodology →