Psychology at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies 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 |
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| 890 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $42,474 | $41,730 | #967 | — |
| 891 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $42,434 | $50,202 | #534 | $28,185 |
| 892 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #827 | $34,095 |
| 893 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #828 | $34,095 |
| 894 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $42,417 | $45,658 | #812 | $35,996 |
| 895 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $42,417 | $43,126 | #933 | $34,531 |
| 896 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $42,393 | $40,179 | #995 | $27,146 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $30,595 | — |
Other Majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 | $43,374 | #1043 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 | $24,127 | #58 of 137 |
| Biology | $49,387 | $33,699 | #706 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 | $38,014 | #554 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 | — | #351 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,676 | $35,881 | #411 of 462 |
| History | $41,996 | — | #423 of 459 |
| Human Services | $39,257 | $30,564 | #86 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 | $31,726 | #665 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,543 | $26,057 | #564 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,095 one year after graduating and $42,425 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies ranks #893 by median pay four years after graduation, and #828 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,958.
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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.