Psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 280 graduates a year
Missouri State University-Springfield graduates in psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri State University-Springfield 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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| 841 | Ottawa University-Milwaukee Brookfield, WI | $43,959 | $45,741 | #808 | $39,596 |
| 842 | Ottawa University-Online Overland Park, KS | $43,959 | $45,637 | #815 | $39,596 |
| 843 | Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ | $43,959 | $45,169 | #849 | $39,596 |
| 844 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $43,956 | $47,130 | #724 | $29,487 |
| 845 | New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM | $43,926 | $50,859 | #473 | $27,483 |
| 846 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $43,908 | $44,642 | #877 | $34,543 |
| 847 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $43,826 | $47,875 | #682 | $32,433 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Missouri State University-Springfield
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,134 | — | $25,812 |
| Master's Degree | $57,706 | $76,762 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri State University-Springfield by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-Springfield psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,487 one year after graduating and $43,956 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-Springfield rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Missouri State University-Springfield ranks #844 by median pay four years after graduation, and #724 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.