Psychology at University of Missouri-Kansas City
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Among 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 36 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #225 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #238 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 36 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #225 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #238 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City
Students who complete University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,014 |
| 2 years | $32,124 |
| 3 years | $34,714 |
| 4 years | $40,514 |
| 5 years | $48,860 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City take home a median $40,514, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City stands at $21,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Missouri-Kansas City work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, 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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