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Psychology Schools in Missouri

3,134 students earned Psychology degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 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 2,487
Master’s Degree 384
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Associate Degree 57
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 39
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 33
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 33

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,811 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Park University

Parkville
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,619. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

278 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,683 a year. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,232.

#6

Webster University

Saint Louis
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. This public school has an average net price of $15,702. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,039. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Maryville U. An average student at Maryville U will pay a net price of $27,290.

#10

Columbia College

Columbia
124 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. An average student at Columbia College Missouri will pay a net price of $26,668. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.90%.

Psychology Careers in MO

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Psychology Professors 23% $73,750
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $65,890
Managers 10% $93,580
Psychologists 4% $98,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Education 7,906
Social Sciences 2,156
Communication & Journalism 1,975
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 584
History 496
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 160
Library Science 105

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