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Research and Experimental Psychology bachelor's degree programs in Missouri

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$49,872Median year-4 earnings

$20,810Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Missouri

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Washington University in St LouisSt. Louis · $15,450 federal debt$75,261 2Park UniversityParkville · $24,000 federal debt$54,849 3Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · $25,540 federal debt$49,872 4University of Central MissouriWarrensburg · $20,810 federal debt$47,390 5Truman State UniversityKirksville · $19,748 federal debt$41,487

CAREER CONTEXT IN MO

What related occupations pay in Missouri

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $125,760
Middle 50% wage range: $85,930–$161,300
State employment: 11,420
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $64,990–$207,380

25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $79,240
Middle 50% wage range: $62,990–$102,400
State employment: 590
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $50,590–$130,710

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $134,890
Middle 50% wage range: $85,880–$153,210
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $49,230–$161,490

21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers

State median wage: $48,520
Middle 50% wage range: $44,300–$55,740
State employment: 9,620
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 33,900

10th–90th percentile: $37,200–$65,230

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $130,490
Middle 50% wage range: $80,930–$212,880
State employment: 5,700
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $61,550–$282,650

19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State median wage: $102,540
Middle 50% wage range: $78,780–$134,390
State employment: 3,650
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 10,500

10th–90th percentile: $64,160–$173,480

19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

State median wage: $99,410
Middle 50% wage range: $66,280–$122,290
State employment: 840
Projected growth: +11.7%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $45,770–$141,810

19-1099Life Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $79,780
Middle 50% wage range: $67,580–$106,520
State employment: 190
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $66,720–$113,560

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Missouri; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Washington University in St Louis	St. Louis	$75,261	$15,450
2	Park University	Parkville	$54,849	$24,000
3	Northwest Missouri State University	Maryville	$49,872	$25,540
4	University of Central Missouri	Warrensburg	$47,390	$20,810
5	Truman State University	Kirksville	$41,487	$19,748

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Research and Experimental Psychology in Missouri

What do Research and Experimental Psychology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Missouri?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,872 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,810 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Missouri colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Washington University in St Louis has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.