Psychology at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in psychology earn 5% less 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-Kansas City 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 |
| … | |||||
| 654 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $47,937 | $53,822 | #278 | $29,392 |
| 655 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $47,933 | $50,540 | #491 | $34,505 |
| 656 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $47,933 | $52,362 | #373 | $28,252 |
| 657 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $47,928 | $51,389 | #429 | $32,224 |
| 658 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $47,926 | $53,143 | #324 | $29,339 |
| 659 | Park University Parkville, MO | $47,818 | $51,271 | #439 | $30,973 |
| 660 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $47,816 | $48,098 | #665 | $27,698 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,224 one year after graduating and $47,928 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #657 by median pay four years after graduation, and #429 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,801.
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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.