University of Missouri at Saint Louis Rankings Based on Salary

- University of Missouri at Saint Louis ranks better than only 46% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- University of Missouri at Saint Louis ranks better than 61% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
University of Missouri at Saint Louis's Top Ranking
- #18
Salary and Debt by Major at UMSL
We calculated a salary score for each of UMSL's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at UMSL to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for UMSL Bachelor's Degrees
UMSL ranks higher than 46% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Accounting and Related Services | $20,558 | $49,270 |
Anthropology | $19,500 | $21,508 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $18,636 | $42,682 |
Biology, General | $19,375 | $36,914 |
Business/Commerce, General | $19,506 | $43,547 |
Chemistry | $31,250 | $41,342 |
Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $55,964 |
Communication and Media Studies | $20,500 | $31,374 |
Computer Science | $23,505 | $64,493 |
Criminology | $19,500 | $36,138 |
Economics | Not Reported | $51,482 |
Education, General | $27,625 | $24,035 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $32,649 | $72,134 |
English Language and Literature, General | $18,686 | $34,467 |
Fine and Studio Arts | $24,589 | $34,259 |
History | $21,035 | $32,284 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,750 | $33,364 |
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $20,500 | $28,019 |
Management Information Systems and Services | Not Reported | $58,221 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24,811 | $50,105 |
Mathematics | $27,141 | $41,193 |
Mechanical Engineering | $31,000 | $64,281 |
Music | Not Reported | $35,416 |
Political Science and Government | $22,000 | $36,848 |
Psychology, General | $20,460 | $31,860 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,500 | $56,917 |
Social Work | $23,850 | $31,133 |
Sociology | $20,500 | $33,637 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,500 | $32,368 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $34,526 |
Salary Scores for UMSL Master's Degrees
UMSL ranks higher than 36% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $60,523 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Not Reported | $61,516 |
Business/Commerce, General | $24,139 | $81,407 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $41,000 | $47,260 |
Computer Science | Not Reported | $103,078 |
Criminology | Not Reported | $33,993 |
Economics | Not Reported | $71,015 |
Educational Administration and Supervision | $30,646 | $46,833 |
English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $42,682 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $35,006 | $89,921 |
Social Work | $33,875 | $42,123 |
Special Education and Teaching | $20,500 | $41,565 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,250 | $39,832 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,389 | $42,575 |
Salary Scores for UMSL Doctoral Degrees
UMSL ranks higher than 44% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Education, General | $62,746 | $69,338 |
Optometry | $170,509 | $97,515 |
Psychology, General | Not Reported | $88,198 |
University of Missouri at Saint Louis Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
I cannot recommend this school. The nursing administration is a chaotic mess. First, the advisors told me that classes would transfer from the community college that didn't. Then, I was sent a letter saying that I didn't get accepted because my GPA was too low. It was a 3.90, and people under a 3.0 were getting in. When I asked about this, I was informed that I was sent the wrong from letter; they no longer use that one, and I truly did not make the cut. Three weeks before the semester started, I was informed... Read More
I am a student currently in the nursing program. I am just completing my first year, and unfortunately, I cannot with good conscience recommend this school to anyone. I am a VERY passive person. You could spill a glass of water on me, I would immediately be assuring you "It's okay, don't worry about it!" But dealing with school has been a horrible experience, and by this point my nerves are completely shot. Had I been paying attention, I would have seen the warnings: I applied for the school months ahead of... Read More