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Psychology Schools in Missouri

518 students earned Psychology degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 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
Master’s Degree 384
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Missouri

There are 6,150 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Missouri

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $83,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

#1

Webster University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,248. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#2

Avila University

Kansas City
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,414 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,645 after earning their degree at this institution. 33% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,811 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
593 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

#6

Saint Louis University

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

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 61% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,078 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri University of Science and Technology grads earn an average salary of $65,427. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,964. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at WUSTL will pay a net price of $26,921. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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 4,657
Social Sciences 312
Communication & Journalism 209
History 108
Library Science 105
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 80
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 19

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