Psychology at Drury University
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Drury University 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 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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| 889 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $42,517 | $44,014 | #905 | $28,180 |
| 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 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Drury University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $30,595 | — |
Other Majors at Drury University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,200 | — | #250 of 796 |
| Architecture | $70,134 | $54,723 | #25 of 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 | $43,374 | #1042 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 | $24,127 | #57 of 137 |
| Biology | $49,387 | $33,699 | #705 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 | $38,014 | #553 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 | — | #350 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,676 | $35,881 | #410 of 462 |
| History | $41,996 | — | #422 of 459 |
| Human Services | $39,257 | $30,564 | #85 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 | $31,726 | #664 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,543 | $26,057 | #563 of 576 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $33,862 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University 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 rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Drury University ranks #892 by median pay four years after graduation, and #827 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Drury University 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.