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Research and Experimental Psychology at Creighton University

Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,845/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #81 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	$398K	$403K	$398K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.1x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$188,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$129,520

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,975

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,845/yr fall 24% 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 2.1x — 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 -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,975 represents roughly 11 months of the $26,845 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #81 of 84 Research and Experimental Psychology programs, Creighton University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Creighton University

Creighton University has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 4,231 in Omaha, NE. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $129,520 — 31% 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 Creighton University?

A score of 28/100 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 $397,528 in decade earnings vs $397,517 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Research and Experimental Psychology from Creighton University?

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 →