Best colleges for Clinical in Missouri
Ranked by graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia, Webster University and University of Missouri-St Louis award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Missouri: 84, 65 and 47 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 20 Missouri colleges offer Clinical and award 577 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…
20 institutions offering Clinical in Missouri
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia Public | — | 84 | 75% | — | — |
| 2 | Webster University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 65 | 64% | $25,090 | — |
| 3 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis Public | — | 47 | 57% | — | — |
| 4 | Avila University Kansas City Private not-for-profit | — | 41 | 52% | $16,721 | — |
| 5 | Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield Public | — | 39 | 58% | — | — |
| 6 | Central Methodist University - College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette Private not-for-profit | — | 36 | 0% | $14,535 | — |
| 7 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 32 | 66% | $24,921 | — |
| 8 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau Public | — | 30 | 58% | — | — |
| 9 | Evangel University Springfield Private not-for-profit | — | 28 | 65% | $17,881 | — |
| 10 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin Public | — | 28 | 42% | — | — |
| 11 | Kansas City University Kansas City Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 28 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 25 | 80% | $24,886 | — |
| 13 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg Public | — | 22 | 54% | — | — |
| 14 | Covenant Theological Seminary Saint Louis Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla Public | — | 18 | 64% | — | — |
| 16 | Park University Parkville Private not-for-profit | — | 10 | 38% | $16,013 | — |
| 17 | Washington University in St Louis St. Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 10 | 94% | $14,126 | — |
| 18 | Truman State University Kirksville Public | — | 7 | 69% | — | — |
| 19 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 5 | 48% | $25,407 | — |
| 20 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City Public | — | 3 | 55% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Missouri
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia Public | 84 | Not reported |
| 2 | Webster University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | 65 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis Public | 47 | Not reported |
| 4 | Avila University Kansas City Private not-for-profit | 41 | Not reported |
| 5 | Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield Public | 39 | Not reported |
| 6 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | 32 | Not reported |
| 7 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 8 | Evangel University Springfield Private not-for-profit | 28 | Not reported |
| 9 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin Public | 28 | Not reported |
| 10 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | 25 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 10 Missouri colleges offering Clinical
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University - College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Fayette | Private not-for-profit | 36 |
| Kansas City University (Graduate only) | Kansas City | Private not-for-profit | 28 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | Public | 22 |
| Covenant Theological Seminary (Graduate only) | Saint Louis | Private not-for-profit | 19 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla | Public | 18 |
| Park University | Parkville | Private not-for-profit | 10 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis | Private not-for-profit | 10 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville | Public | 7 |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | Public | 3 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).
Top skills
What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Missouri
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Missouri.
Which Missouri colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+
University of Missouri-Columbia (84 graduates a year), Webster University (65 graduates a year) and University of Missouri-St Louis (47 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Missouri, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 20 Missouri colleges offer Clinical.
How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Missouri?+
The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Missouri is $99,190 (median $99,410), across about 840 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Clinical program?+
The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…
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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