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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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UMKC was ranked #123 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 #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 123 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMKC. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,224 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMKC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,328 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UMKC is $194 per month.
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 |
Learn more about UMKC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 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 |
Online degrees for the UMKC psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from UMKC. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.