Psychology at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates in psychology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
| … | |||||
| 909 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $42,283 | $44,962 | #864 | $27,342 |
| 910 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $42,255 | $44,553 | #884 | $30,259 |
| 911 | East Central University Ada, OK | $42,253 | $47,440 | #706 | $34,597 |
| 912 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $42,219 | $45,268 | #837 | $36,323 |
| 913 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $42,219 | $45,268 | #838 | $36,323 |
| 914 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $42,190 | $42,895 | #940 | $27,627 |
| 915 | Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX | $42,185 | $42,890 | #941 | $28,156 |
Other Majors at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,140 | $73,569 | #528 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $68,648 | — |
| Computer Science | $59,648 | $49,629 | #342 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,836 | $45,023 | #780 of 796 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $51,637 | $32,499 | #138 of 207 |
| Business/Commerce | $51,274 | $39,435 | #248 of 271 |
| Biology | $46,344 | $35,416 | #766 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,805 | $36,223 | #597 of 660 |
| Education | $43,653 | — | #21 of 27 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,671 | $32,588 | #157 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,452 | $32,393 | #675 of 680 |
| Education | — | $29,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,323 one year after graduating and $42,219 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranks #912 by median pay four years after graduation, and #837 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,062.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.