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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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