Psychology at Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Southwest Baptist University graduates in psychology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwest Baptist 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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| 870 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $43,269 | $43,992 | #906 | $28,557 |
| 871 | Naropa University Boulder, CO | $43,238 | $40,436 | #990 | $17,708 |
| 872 | Thomas University Thomasville, GA | $43,219 | $44,740 | #871 | — |
| 873 | Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO | $43,058 | $46,167 | #784 | $30,870 |
| 874 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $43,011 | $49,788 | #561 | $24,055 |
| 875 | Central Christian College of Kansas Mcpherson, KS | $43,002 | $44,643 | #876 | — |
| 876 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $42,947 | $46,088 | #789 | $28,209 |
Other Majors at Southwest Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,525 | $69,273 | #787 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $62,016 | — | #341 of 349 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 | $30,837 | #142 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,182 | — | #930 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,618 | $35,507 | #329 of 345 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $38,801 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,697 | $27,348 | #670 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Baptist University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,870 one year after graduating and $43,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Baptist University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southwest Baptist University ranks #873 by median pay four years after graduation, and #784 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southwest Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,512.
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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.