2027 Best Forensic Psychology Schools in Missouri

Forensic Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their forensic psychology programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best forensic psychology schools.

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• Best Forensic Psychology Schools in Missouri

Best Schools for Forensic Psychology in Missouri

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the forensic psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Forensic Psychology

1

Missouri State University Springfield
Springfield, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Forensic Psychology Degrees Awarded

$46,503 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Missouri State University Springfield this year for forensic psychology. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Forensic Psychology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408. Read more about the forensic psychology program at Missouri State University Springfield

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Forensic Psychology Degrees Awarded

$67,909 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Maryville University Of Saint Louis one of the top schools for forensic psychology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates 66% of students within six years. About 26 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, forensic psychology degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $67,909. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499. More information about a degree in forensic psychology from Maryville University Of Saint Louis

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.