Kansas · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Kansas, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
26
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,001
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$36,197
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
11
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,560
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$65,270
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Fort Hays State University
Hays Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,00913348%$29,000
2Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,5969$27,562
3Ottawa University - Online
Overland Park Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,596943%$27,562
4Washburn University
Topeka Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,2644953%$25,249
5University of Kansas
Lawrence Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,91333969%$22,415
6Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,1978957%$22,951
7Emporia State University
Emporia Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,3893956%$19,500
8Friends University
Wichita Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,7601343%$24,084$21,527
9Wichita State University
Wichita Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,27511251%$27,000
10University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,1771248%$22,730$31,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
350
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$65,270
median $61,800
Best-paying metro
$58,070
Wichita, KS

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$65,270 avg · 350 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$91,460 avg · 230 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$57,610 avg · 170 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$127,940 avg · 110 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Kansas.

Which Psychology program in Kansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Fort Hays State University tops the list at $40,009. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kansas is $65,270 (median $61,800), across about 350 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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