Psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 358 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in psychology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 213 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $55,931 | $56,882 | #165 | $33,399 |
| 214 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $55,902 | $50,867 | #472 | $34,803 |
| 215 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $55,869 | $50,874 | #470 | $33,277 |
| 216 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $55,839 | $59,871 | #91 | $33,794 |
| 217 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $55,824 | $53,324 | #311 | $40,958 |
| 218 | William Jewell College Liberty, MO | $55,773 | $59,800 | #93 | $31,232 |
| 219 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $55,739 | $50,719 | #483 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Missouri-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $58,243 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,794 one year after graduating and $55,839 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,421.
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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.