# Park University: Psychology (Research) (bachelor's)

Parkville, MO. IPEDS 178721, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/park-university/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,313
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,849 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (5 colleges, $49,872): +$4,977
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,981

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.66 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,849 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 | $18,687 | $87,081 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $20,412 | $95,120 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $22,620 | $105,409 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,208 | $108,149 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,064 | $112,138 | 5.8 years |

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

## Psychology (Research) at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | $75,261 | $15,450 | $21,786 | 94% |
| Park University | $54,849 | $24,000 | $21,032 | 38% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $49,872 | $25,540 | $16,244 | 54% |
| University of Central Missouri | $47,390 | $20,810 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Truman State University | $41,487 | $19,748 | $12,780 | 69% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $49,880 Kansas City, MO-KS, $48,520 MO, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $64,650 Kansas City, MO-KS, $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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