by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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Mizzou is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #79 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 229 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $33,794. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Mizzou is $415 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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The psychology program at Mizzou awarded 278 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 196 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Mizzou does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 37 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 20 |
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