Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,878
28th percentile (40th in MO)
Sample Size
79
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Lindenwood University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lindenwood University graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 28th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lindenwood University$43,878$45,448
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary$48,231
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City
$9,400$48,231

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lindenwood University, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.