Behavioral Sciences at Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Missouri Baptist University graduates in behavioral sciences earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri Baptist University Compares for Behavioral Sciences
All 20 colleges reporting behavioral sciences 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 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $58,883 | $61,130 | #1 | $36,206 |
| 2 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $57,325 | $60,443 | #2 | — |
| 3 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $56,440 | $56,772 | #3 | $34,613 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $54,606 | $49,688 | #10 | $28,709 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $51,151 | $52,006 | #4 | $32,986 |
| 6 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $50,634 | $51,495 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,081 | $49,781 | #9 | $38,937 |
| 8 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $48,922 | $44,516 | #14 | — |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $48,657 | $49,996 | #7 | $38,087 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $48,215 | $49,832 | #8 | $29,273 |
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| 14 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $46,098 | $41,946 | #17 | $31,899 |
| 15 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $45,157 | $41,090 | #18 | $37,661 |
| 16 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $44,719 | $50,209 | #6 | — |
| 17 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $44,069 | $47,251 | #13 | $30,147 |
| 18 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $39,738 | $44,063 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $37,956 | $40,720 | #19 | $28,340 |
| 20 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $35,817 | $31,436 | #20 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $69,968 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $64,348 | $53,555 | #93 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,232 | $45,681 | #710 of 796 |
| Biology | $57,292 | — | #443 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,029 | $42,461 | #902 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,904 | $37,165 | #259 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,689 | $42,555 | #414 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,210 | $35,595 | #348 of 476 |
| Human Services | $41,036 | $36,365 | #82 of 94 |
| Psychology | $39,251 | $31,368 | #986 of 1027 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $36,929 | $35,312 | #176 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,820 | $33,531 | #669 of 680 |
| Education | $35,906 | — | #71 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Baptist University behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,147 one year after graduating and $44,069 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Baptist University rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, Missouri Baptist University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at Missouri Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,816.
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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.