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General Psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Psychology at Missouri State University-Springfield
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.

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

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).

Missouri State University-Springfield gender breakdown of General Psychology Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of General Psychology majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

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

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