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Bachelor's-15% vs national median1,882 grads tracked

Psychology at Missouri State University

Ranked 356th of 424 bachelor's programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,805
middle 50%: $22,926 – $38,173
Median · 5 years out
$44,738
middle 50%: $34,488 – $58,394
Median · 10 years out
$56,595
middle 50%: $43,014 – $77,938

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Missouri State University's bachelor's program in Psychology earn a median $29,805 one year after graduating, rising to $56,595 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $52,765 for this field, ranking 356th of 424 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,595 total interest

Same major at other universities

Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$44,886 · 5 yrs out
Limestone University
$44,886 · 5 yrs out
Coastal Carolina University
$44,856 · 5 yrs out
Emory & Henry College
$44,785 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Beaufort
$44,754 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$44,740 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$44,737 · 5 yrs out
East Central University
$44,725 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$44,711 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Superior
$44,711 · 5 yrs out
Earlham College
$44,669 · 5 yrs out
Winston-Salem State University
$44,669 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out

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