by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Missouri-Columbia compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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University of Missouri-Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #40 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 18 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in Missouri | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 42 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 42 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 344 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia report a median salary of $44,511 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Learn more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 26% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general 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 general 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 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
The general psychology program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 352 |
University of Missouri-Columbia granted 352 degrees in psychology, general recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).