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Research and Experimental Psychology at Albion College

Albion, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,906/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 1.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #84 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	$380K	$387K	$385K
Earnings Multiple	1.7x	1.7x	1.7x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$222,984

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,528

70% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

13.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $23,906/yr fall 32% below the $35,198 national median for Research and Experimental Psychology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The financial case is thin at 1.7x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 $27,000 against $23,906/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #84 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Albion College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Albion College

Albion College has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,347 students in Albion, MI. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $67,528 — 70% less than the list price.

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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 Albion College?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Research and Experimental Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Research and Experimental Psychology at Albion College worth the student debt?

Median debt of $27,000 against $23,906/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

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 $385,443 in decade earnings vs $380,175 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Research and Experimental Psychology from Albion College?

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.

Is Albion College a hidden gem for Research and Experimental Psychology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $67,528 over four years — 70% below the $222,984 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →