Psychology at Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Northwest Missouri State 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 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Missouri State 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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| 877 | Emory & Henry University Emory, VA | $42,940 | $39,101 | #1005 | $25,390 |
| 878 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $42,925 | $50,584 | #490 | $31,426 |
| 879 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $42,874 | $43,603 | #920 | $37,267 |
| 880 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $42,827 | $45,920 | #800 | $34,226 |
| 881 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $42,825 | $45,538 | #824 | $28,289 |
| 882 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $42,822 | $45,940 | #799 | $35,742 |
| 883 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,743 | $48,398 | #647 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Missouri State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,226 one year after graduating and $42,827 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Missouri State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Northwest Missouri State University ranks #880 by median pay four years after graduation, and #800 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Northwest Missouri State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.