by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at WashU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral 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 #119 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 119 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Missouri | 2 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 137 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 19 master’s degrees in psychology.
WashU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
Learn more about WashU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at WashU are Non-Resident Alien. About 47% 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 master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis conferred 13 doctoral degrees in psychology.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 54% 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WashU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 191 |
| Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 10 |