by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Missouri-Columbia as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #51 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 51 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Missouri | 1 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 136 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 344 |
| Certificate | 72 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The psychology area of study at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 352 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 81 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia handed out 344 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $44,511 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Find out more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 26% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia handed out 72 certificate degrees in psychology.
University of Missouri-Columbia has not been ranked for psychology at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of psychology certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of psychology certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
