General Psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Psychology, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 264 general psychology degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Psychology Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #13 of 33 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #16 of 33 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #57 of 119 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #636 of 1,295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #665 of 1,305 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’s General Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,139 |
| 2 years | $28,198 |
| 3 years | $32,469 |
| 4 years | $38,988 |
| 5 years | $43,088 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $38,988, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $25,874.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Psychology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 80% women (212) and 20% men (52).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 264 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 80% were women (212) and 20% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 216 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield
The General Psychology program at Missouri State University-Springfield breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 264 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Students who finish General Psychology program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.