Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Missouri
The following guide to psychology schools in Missouri provides essential information designed to make choosing the right psychology program for your career goals easier.
Table of Contents
- Missouri Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Missouri Psychology School Facts
- There are 42 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Missouri.1
- 5 schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 39 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 13 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 5 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- 1 school ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- 1 school ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- 3 schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.5
- 10 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.1
Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in Missouri
Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. Lists include College Factual, Psychology Degree 411, The Princeton Review, and Times Higher Education. Note if one of these lists is not present below, no schools in the state were named on it. Generally, schools and programs ranked on multiple lists tend to be stronger in academic quality.
Schools Ranked on Multiple Lists
- College of the Ozarks
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Truman State University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- University of Missouri-St Louis
- Washington University in St. Louis
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of Missouri-Columbia (#94)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City (#130)
- Saint Louis University (#156)
- Missouri State University-Springfield (#161)
- University of Missouri-St Louis (#183)2
Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs
- University of Missouri (#9)3
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Washington University in St. Louis4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- Washington University in St Louis (#58)
- Mizzou – University of Missouri (#151-175)
- Saint Louis University (#201-250)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Missouri schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- Missouri Southern State University ($10,061 / Grad rate: 36%)
- Harris-Stowe State University ($10,239 / Grad rate: 20%)
- Lincoln University ($11,199 / Grad rate: 29%)
- Missouri Western State University ($11,917 / Grad rate: 41%)
- College of the Ozarks ($12,611 / Grad rate: 63%)
- University of Missouri-St Louis ($13,211 / Grad rate: 52%)
- Truman State University ($13,993 / Grad rate: 71%)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology ($14,023 / Grad rate: 62%)
- Northwest Missouri State University ($14,197 / Grad rate: 54%)
- Southeast Missouri State University ($14,519 / Grad rate: 56%)1
Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Missouri
This table compares the top 25 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Missouri based on a graduation rate above 50% and an annual net price below $30,000. A high graduation rate is a top indicator of student success, and affordability is a key consideration for prospective undergrad students. Programs in bold text offer hybrid or online options.
| School | Grad Rate*1 | Accept Rate1 | Median Debt*6 | Median Earnings*6 | Full Price In State1 | Full Price Out of State1 | Net Price*1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | 63% | 21% | N.Av. | $40,659 | $28,490 | $28,490 | $12,611 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | 52% | 51% | $20,000 | $50,876 | $22,613 | $40,880 | $13,211 |
| Truman State University | 71% | 45% | $21,000 | $55,351 | $18,950 | $26,972 | $13,993 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 62% | 81% | $23,250 | $82,622 | $22,613 | $41,057 | $14,023 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 54% | 86% | $21,500 | $45,693 | $19,930 | $25,997 | $14,197 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 56% | 86% | $21,500 | $42,700 | $18,969 | $25,539 | $14,519 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 55% | 69% | $18,750 | $55,775 | $23,549 | $40,022 | $14,739 |
| University of Central Missouri | 53% | 71% | $21,000 | $46,316 | $19,112 | $27,152 | $15,117 |
| Cottey College | 56% | 73% | $19,043 | $35,806 | $33,580 | $33,580 | $17,123 |
| Avila University | 51% | 68% | $25,000 | $52,544 | $30,100 | $30,100 | $17,210 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | 58% | 93% | $21,992 | $47,850 | $18,386 | $26,926 | $17,677 |
| Lindenwood University | 54% | 74% | $26,000 | $49,080 | $29,500 | $29,500 | $18,016 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | 75% | 79% | $20,500 | $61,073 | $22,871 | $42,860 | $19,889 |
| William Jewell College | 62% | 41% | $24,498 | $59,207 | $29,740 | $29,740 | $20,108 |
| Fontbonne University | 58% | 94% | $25,000 | $48,326 | $39,552 | $39,552 | $20,732 |
| Evangel University | 72% | 68% | $24,736 | $45,450 | $35,576 | $35,576 | $20,963 |
| Drury University | 64% | 63% | $20,979 | $39,169 | $44,062 | $44,062 | $20,996 |
| Rockhurst University | 77% | 66% | $18,250 | $62,890 | $51,981 | $51,981 | $22,994 |
| Webster University | 59% | 55% | $23,000 | $48,965 | $42,238 | $42,238 | $23,069 |
| William Woods University | 51% | 61% | $21,983 | $43,767 | $37,930 | $37,930 | $23,363 |
| Washington University in St Louis | 94% | 12% | $17,500 | $90,646 | $79,060 | $79,060 | $23,432 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 52% | 98% | $17,619 | $42,616 | $36,050 | $36,050 | $24,828 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | 67% | 88% | $22,000 | $55,969 | $39,166 | $39,166 | $26,757 |
| Westminster College | 64% | 75% | $27,000 | $51,446 | $44,906 | $44,906 | $26,768 |
| Saint Louis University | 81% | 85% | $25,000 | $69,878 | $64,534 | $64,534 | $29,651 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Missouri
This table compares all of Missouri’s graduate-level psychology programs from not-for-profit schools on multiple factors.
We’ve included accreditation status by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). We also highlight the levels offered, 2020-2022 pass rates for the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and tuition information. Note EPPP scores are reported by degree type (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) and level (PhD or PsyD), so some schools may be listed more than once to include all pass rates. Schools in bold text offer hybrid or online options. Tuition per credit hour is more relevant for master’s and PsyD programs due to the fact that PhD students typically receive more program-awarded funding.
| School | Accreditation7-10 | Levels Offered | EPPP Pass Rate 2020-2211 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2211 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | MPCAC | MS | — | — | $600 |
| Kansas City University | APA | PsyD | — | — | $353 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | — | MS, PsyD | — | — | $460 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | — | MS | — | — | $550 |
| Park University | — | MA | — | — | $695 |
| Saint Louis University | APA | PhD | 94% | 17 | $1,310 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | — | MA | — | — | $365 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia (Clinical PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, EdS, PhD | 100% | 10 | $526 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia (Counseling PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, EdS, PhD | 56% | 16 | $526 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia (School PhD) | APA, NASP | MA, EdS, PhD | 75% | 8 | $526 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City (Clinical PhD) | APA | PhD | 89% | 9 | $488 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City (Counseling PhD) | APA | PhD | 78% | 18 | $488 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | APA, NASP | MA, EdS, MEd, PhD | 100% | 15 | $614 |
| Washington University in St Louis | APA | PhD | 90% | 10 | $2,573 |
| Webster University | — | MA | — | — | $730 |
| William Woods University | — | MA | — | — | $450 |
Related Articles
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*Table Notes:
-N.Av. indicates data is not available.
-Metrics are institution-wide unless otherwise noted.
-Graduation rate is completion percentage within six years of start.
-Median (average) debt is cumulative federal loan debt for undergraduate completers in 2020-2021.
-Median earnings are from the 2020-2021 cohort 10 years post school entry.
-Net price is the average yearly price paid by full-time, first-year undergraduate students receiving financial aid. See NCES for more in-depth information.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
3. Psychology Degree 411 Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
4. The Princeton Review. The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2022.
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/psychology
6. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
7. American Psychological Association Accredited Programs: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
8. Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, Directory: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/
9. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council Accredited Programs: https://mpcacaccreditation.org/accredited-programs/
10. National Association for School Psychologists, Approved Programs: https://apps.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/graduate-program-approval-and-accreditation/approved-accredited.aspx
11. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2023 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/eppp_/2023_dr_rpt_012024.pdf