Best Psychology, General Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 31 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,719 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,126 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,183.

Schools in MO

$28,126

MO Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Missouri

Public Schools (10)

$29,247

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (19)

$27,587

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Missouri produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,104

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 12.0%

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO · Private

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,858

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 69.0%

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$31,809

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,307

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 81.5%

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$27,947

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,787

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 93.7%

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$29,805

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,782

Graduates: 276

Acceptance: 77.0%

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,359

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 34.3%

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 95.0%

Avila University

Kansas City, MO · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,972

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 59.5%

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,903

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 73.1%

#10

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$27,455

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,328

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 58.0%

#11

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Public

$31,057

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,033

Graduates: 158

Acceptance: 57.2%

#12

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public

$32,124

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,014

Graduates: 108

Acceptance: 75.0%

#13

Park University

Parkville, MO · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,509

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: N/A

#14

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO ·

$26,933

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,656

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private

$24,936

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,538

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 65.9%

#16

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO · Private

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

$26,458

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,965

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 78.5%

#18

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

$28,198

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,139

Graduates: 185

Acceptance: 91.0%

#19

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO · Private

$30,047

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,452

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 99.7%

#20

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO · Public

$31,690

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,852

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: 85.9%

#21

Drury University

Springfield, MO · Private

$28,401

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,521

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 58.9%

#22

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO ·

$28,401

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,521

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: N/A

#23

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO · Private

$27,482

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,793

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 87.9%

#24

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO · Private

$27,482

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,793

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 87.1%

#25

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO · Public

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,594

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 97.4%

#26

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,423

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 64.1%

#27

Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO · Private

$26,585

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,985

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 98.0%

#28

Evangel University

Springfield, MO · Private

$18,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,550

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 69.3%

#29

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO · Private

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public

$27,222

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,074

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 80.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Missouri?

Washington University in St Louis ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $26,353 within two years of graduation. There are 31 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Missouri?

Psychology, General graduates in Missouri earn an average of $28,126 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Missouri?

Washington University in St Louis is the most selective Psychology, General program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 12.0%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 70.9%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Missouri?

In Missouri, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $27,587 vs $29,247 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 19 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.