by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 35 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 3,776 master's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality psychology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for psychology students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in psychology.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Kansas is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in psychology. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Kansas
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology has to check out University of St Thomas Minnesota. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of St Thomas Minnesota
University of Minnesota - Duluth is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Minnesota - Duluth
USD is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Vermillion.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of South Dakota
UNOMAHA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Saint Louis University
UND is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of North Dakota
Missouri State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in psychology from Missouri State University - Springfield
Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Saint Cloud State University
Explore the best psychology schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 384 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 2,667 |
| Kansas | 30 | 249 |
| Iowa | 29 | 58 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 146 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 54 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 58 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 2,945 |
| General Psychology | 527 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 303 |
| Other Psychology | 1 |
