Best psychology graduate programs in Missouri

Psychology master’s graduates in Missouri earn a weighted average salary of $40,062 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.

Our psychology graduate rankings cover 5 of the 12 programs available in Missouri, accounting for 67% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to psychology. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Missouri | #88 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.72

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $48,345

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Missouri | #139 in Psychology nationally

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

Economic score 0.92

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,554

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $39,237

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Missouri | #162 in Psychology nationally

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri

Economic score 1.02

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,009

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $39,156

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Missouri | #194 in Psychology nationally

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri

Economic score 1.19

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,603

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Missouri | #254 in Psychology nationally

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Economic score 1.71

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,990

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $60,702

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $55,286

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in psychology in Missouri?

Years

1.4 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.4 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Missouri?

Salary

$40,062

The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $40,062 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Missouri?

Net cost

$20,654

The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $20,654. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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