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Psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield

Psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield

If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.

Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.

Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield

Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield

These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #12 of 36
Best Value Missouri #17 of 36
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #49 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #58 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #671 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #686 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield

Students who complete Missouri State University-Springfield’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,139
2 years $41,742
3 years $32,469
4 years $38,988
5 years $43,088

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $38,988, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $25,874.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

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