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2025 Best Psychology Schools in Kansas

11 Colleges in Kansas
1,432 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$40,723 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in psychology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #8 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Psychology Schools in Kansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,432 degrees in psychology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Psychology School

Best Psychology Schools in Kansas Your choice of psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Psychology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology
Master's Degrees in Psychology
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Schools in Kansas list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Psychology in Kansas

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

10 Top Kansas Schools in Psychology

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
409 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$43,330 Median Starting Salary

University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in psychology. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 409 psychology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Psychology degree recipients from University of Kansas get an earnings boost of around $2,608 above the average earnings of psychology graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
175 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$32,275 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Wichita State University if you wish to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 175 psychology students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program report average early career wages of $32,275.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$36,257 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Kansas State University if you want to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 110 psychology students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $36,257 in their early career salary.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$36,197 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in psychology needs to check out Pittsburg State University. Pitt State is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Pittsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #1116 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt State is a great university overall.

There were about 63 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Pitt State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients usually earn around $36,197 in the first five years of their career.

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$28,149 Median Starting Salary

Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Atchison. This college ranks 19th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 23 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn around $28,149 in the first couple years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,264 Median Starting Salary

Washburn University is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Topeka. This university ranks 14th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 28 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients typically make about $38,264 in the first five years of their career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$35,389 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1032 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ESU is a great university overall.

There were about 102 psychology students who graduated with this degree at ESU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn an average of $35,389 for their early career.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
172 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$40,009 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 26th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 172 psychology students who graduated with this degree at FHSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, psychology degree recipients typically earn an average of $40,009 in their early careers.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$47,940 Median Starting Salary

MNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Olathe. A Best Colleges rank of #1020 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MNU is a great university overall.

There were about 106 psychology students who graduated with this degree at MNU in the most recent data year. Psychology degree recipients from MidAmerica Nazarene University receive an earnings boost of approximately $7,217 above the average income of psychology graduates.

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University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$55,244 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Leavenworth, University of St. Mary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 33 psychology students who graduated with this degree at University of St. Mary in the most recent data year. Psychology degree recipients from University of Saint Mary receive an earnings boost of approximately $14,521 above the average earnings of psychology majors.

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Best Psychology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 38 6,018
Iowa 38 1,442
South Dakota 38 324
Missouri 38 2,927
Nebraska 36 982
North Dakota 35 368

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Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 991
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 270
Child Development & Psychology 170
Other Psychology 1

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