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2024 Best Psychology Schools in Kansas

10 Colleges in Kansas
1,466 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$34,875 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Psychology Schools in Kansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,466 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
Doctor's Degrees in Psychology

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
370 Psychology Degrees Awarded
5.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in psychology. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were about 370 psychology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Those psychology students who get their degree from University of Kansas receive $8,062 more than the standard psychology grad.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
219 Psychology Degrees Awarded
26.9% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Wichita State University if you want to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #663 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.

There were about 219 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 state that they receive average early career wages of $29,371.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$31,503 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in psychology has to take a look at Pittsburg State University. Pitt State is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Pittsburg. This university ranks 11th out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 86 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Pitt State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn an average of $31,503 in their early career salary.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
187 Psychology Degrees Awarded
8.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in psychology has to look into Fort Hays State University. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #588 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FHSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 187 psychology students who graduated with this degree at FHSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients typically make an average of $33,806 in their early careers.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Psychology Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were about 108 psychology students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program state that they receive average early career income of $29,933.

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,647 Median Starting Salary

Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Atchison. This college ranks 15th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 23 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine College in the most recent data year. After graduating, psychology degree recipients usually earn an average of $29,647 in the first five years of their career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$39,093 Median Starting Salary

MNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Olathe. This university ranks 16th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 80 psychology students who graduated with this degree at MNU in the most recent year we have data available. Psychology degree recipients from MidAmerica Nazarene University get an earnings boost of about $4,217 over the average income of psychology graduates.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Psychology Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Topeka. This university ranks 13th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 60 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program earn around $24,101 in their early career salary.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
101 Psychology Degrees Awarded
4.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 8th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 101 psychology students who graduated with this degree at ESU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients typically earn around $20,021 in their early careers.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$21,813 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Central Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of McPherson.

There were about 16 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Central Christian College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make an average of $21,813 in the first couple years of working.

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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 1,021
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 255
Child Development & Psychology 187
Other Psychology 3

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