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UMKC was ranked #147 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 147 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMKC. This makes it the #569 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #136 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from UMKC in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
The psychology program at UMKC awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 - Kansas City with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 113 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 7 |
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