by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #135 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 135 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Missouri | 2 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 136 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 191 |
| Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
The psychology area of study at WashU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 214 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 |
| Psychology, General | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 191 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
WashU is in the top 5% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at WashU report a median salary of $48,584 a year. This is below $99,002, the median for all majors at WashU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WashU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $15,450 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Learn more about WashU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 10 certificate degrees in psychology.
WashU has not been ranked for psychology at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of psychology certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of psychology certificate degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 13 |
