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Research and Experimental Psychology at Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,283/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (203,900 openings/yr)
ROI 1.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #62 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 $453K $456K $436K
Earnings Multiple 1.8x 1.8x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$257,280
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$100,032
61% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,782
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Wellesley College's Research and Experimental Psychology program produces graduates earning $36,283/yr — within striking distance of the $35,198 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 1.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $11,782 in median debt clears quickly against $36,283 in annual earnings.

At #62 out of 84 programs, Wellesley College's financial outcomes for Research and Experimental Psychology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Wellesley College

Only 14% of applicants gain admission to Wellesley College, reflecting elite selectivity, a smaller institution with 2,318 students in Wellesley, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $100,032 — 61% 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
View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Research and Experimental Psychology at Other Schools

Tufts University ($56,504) Columbia University in the City of New York ($53,156) Johns Hopkins University ($49,035) Yale University ($47,874) Bates College ($47,376) Princeton University ($47,050) Amherst College ($45,786) University of Pennsylvania ($44,542)

Other Majors at Wellesley College

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($100,644) Economics ($86,367) Political Science and Government ($50,214) Neurobiology and Neurosciences ($44,687) Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies ($43,926) Area Studies ($43,231) English Language and Literature, General ($38,376) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($37,724)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wellesley College's Research and Experimental Psychology program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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.
How affordable is Research and Experimental Psychology at Wellesley College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $257,280, but the average net cost is $100,032 — a 61% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →