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Research and Experimental Psychology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

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)

Ranked #57 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	$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)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,428

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,801

67% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,027 track close to the $35,198 national median for Research and Experimental Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 8.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,428 debt-to-$31,027 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #57 out of 84 programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's financial outcomes for Research and Experimental Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,027 to $51,801 over five years (67% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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.

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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

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. See full methodology →