by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MBU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at MBU was ranked #755 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #22 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri Baptist University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MBU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,423 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MBU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,530 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Missouri Baptist University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from MBU. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
