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Psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia

Psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Missouri-Columbia is in Columbia, MO.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #1 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 135
Best Value Missouri #21 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #42 of 1,496
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #58 of 133
Best Value Nationwide #735 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #1 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 135
Best Value Missouri #21 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #42 of 1,496
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #58 of 133
Best Value Nationwide #735 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’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 University of Missouri-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,782
2 years $29,805
3 years $37,255
4 years $44,511
5 years $54,167

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia take home a median $44,511, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $20,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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