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Psychology in Missouri

Psychology Schools in Missouri

3,231 students earned Psychology degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state.

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 2,480
Master’s Degree 406
Associate Degree 101
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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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:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Park University

Parkville
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,009. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,768. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,986.

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Webster University

Saint Louis
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,242. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC.

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Saint Louis University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. This private school has an average net price of $26,548.

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

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Maryville U. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

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Columbia College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,422. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

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