Missouri · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best Research and Experimental Psychology institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
481
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$35,556
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,283
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$90,480
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Park University
Parkville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,31312638%$16,013$24,000
2Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,37719094%$14,126$15,450
3Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,5564754%$25,540
4University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,8224554%$20,810

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

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Research and Experimental Psychology programs in Missouri.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Park University tops the list at $40,313. 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 Research and Experimental Psychology program?+

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

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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