Missouri · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Missouri, 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
39
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,979
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,647
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
26
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,482
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$90,480
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
1Avila University
Kansas City Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,9572552%$16,721$31,000
2Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,3231451%$25,582$25,230
3Central Methodist University - College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Fayette Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,323200%$14,535$25,230
4Rockhurst University
Kansas City Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,1523375%$21,890$25,000
5Columbia College
Columbia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,6857642%$23,247$29,300
6Missouri Southern State University
Joplin Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,6472442%$23,609
7Saint Louis University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,2957280%$24,886$26,000
8Culver - Stockton College
Canton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,2262539%$21,269$27,000
9Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,2266554%$24,203
10Drury University
Springfield Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,0952262%$20,482$27,937

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
1,490
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$90,480
median $86,340
Best-paying metro
$99,720
Springfield, MO

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$90,480 avg · 1,490 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$85,470 avg · 660 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$114,990 avg · 250 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$55,770
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Missouri.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Avila University tops the list at $36,957. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Missouri is $90,480 (median $86,340), across about 1,490 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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