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2025 Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges in the Plains States Region
494 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in industrial & organizational psychology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #265 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of industrial & organizational psychology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 494 degrees in industrial & organizational psychology annually.

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Choosing a Great Industrial & Organizational Psychology School

Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region The industrial and organizational psychology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Industrial & Organizational Psychology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Industrial & Organizational Psychology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Industrial & Organizational Psychology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Master's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Doctor's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Industrial & Organizational Psychology in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the industrial and organizational psychology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MO

Every student pursuing a degree in industrial & organizational psychology has to check out Saint Louis University. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were about 2 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Saint Louis University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Missouri State University - Springfield is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Missouri State University - Springfield

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Psychology - Industrial-Organizational Psychology Program Name

In our Master of Science in Psychology program, you can prepare for the rapidly changing professional landscape of the 21st century, which has led to a growing demand for individuals with a formal psychology background.

More information about a degree in MS in Psychology - Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN

Saint Cloud State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Saint Cloud. This university ranks 33rd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 5 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at St. Cloud State University in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Minnesota State University - Mankato is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #412 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
22.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #319 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.

There were about 9 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent data year.

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Avila University
Kansas City, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO

Located in the large city of Kansas City, Avila is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 34th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 8 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Avila in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Avila University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
22.2% Growth in Graduates

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Rolla. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Psychology Program Name

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MO

Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 4 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Southeast Missouri State University

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Park University
Parkville, MO
Basic Certificate Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 16th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Park University

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
53 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Bellevue. A Best Colleges rank of #390 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bellevue University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 53 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue University in the most recent data year.

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Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Colleges by State

Explore the best industrial & organizational psychology schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 303
Missouri 693 54
Kansas 599 2
Nebraska 500 86
South Dakota 381 2

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Industrial & Organizational Psychology is one of 17 different types of Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Behavior Analysis 1,048
Counseling Psychology 699
Forensic Psychology 500
Educational Psychology 209
Clinical Psychology 196
Applied Psychology 162
School Psychology 156
Community Psychology 68
Performance and Sport Psychology 52
Health/Medical Psychology 38

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