# Missouri Baptist University: Behavioral Sciences (bachelor's)

Saint Louis, MO. IPEDS 178244, CIP 30.17. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-baptist-university/majors/behavioral-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,147
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,069 (U.S. median for this major: $47,914 across 18 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,400 (U.S. median $26,865)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,845

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,069 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,808 | $94,211 | 10.9 years |
| 30-48k | $24,022 | $103,775 | 12.0 years |
| 48-75k | $25,332 | $109,434 | 12.7 years |
| 75-110k | $29,678 | $128,209 | 14.9 years |
| 110k+ | $29,420 | $127,094 | 14.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Behavioral Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist University | $44,069 | $26,400 | $27,006 | 48% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $73,980 St. Louis, MO-IL, $71,970 MO, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported St. Louis, MO-IL, $65,940 MO, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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