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Psychology in Missouri

Psychology Schools in Missouri

2,104 students earned Psychology degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Psychology is the 6th most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Missouri

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,003
Associate Degree 50
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Missouri

6,150 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $83,520, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,262. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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252 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou.

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145 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $11,986. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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133 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $13,242. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC.

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Columbia College

Columbia
124 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. An average student at Columbia College Missouri will pay a net price of $24,422.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Southeast Missouri State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,288. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Maryville U. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,256. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,548. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
1,020 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Child Development & Psychology 671
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 370
Other Psychology 12

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