Best Psychology Schools in Kansas

In May 2023, the state of Kansas was home to a diverse range of psychologists, including approximately 330 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists, 590 school psychologists, 220 Postsecondary Psychology teachers, and 120 other psychologists. These professionals earned varying wages, with Clinical and Counseling Psychologists and school psychologists earning a median hourly wage of $32, while Postsecondary Psychology teachers earned an annual mean wage of about $92,000.

The other psychologists earned a median hourly wage of $57 and an annual mean wage of $112,000. This data highlights the different specialties and earning potentials within the field of psychology in Kansas.

List of Universities/Colleges in Kansas

Cost of Studying Psychology in Kansas

The annual tuition for undergraduate psychology programs in Kansas ranged from $30,000 to $36,000 for in-state and out-of-state students. Meanwhile, the annual tuition for graduate psychology programs varied between $30,000 and $40,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students.

10 Best Psychology Schools in Kansas

Institution	Location	In-state Tuition Fee		Out-of-state Tuition Fee
University of Kansas	Lawrence	UG-$400 per credit hour	G-$500 per credit hour	UG-$1,000 per credit hour	G-$1,100 per credit hour
Kansas State University	Manhattan	UG-$300 per credit hour	G-$500 per credit hour	UG-$900 per credit hour	G-$1,000 per credit hour
Emporio State University	Emporio	UG-$200 per credit hour	G-$500 per credit hour	UG-$300 per credit hour	G-$800 per credity hour
Tabor College	Hillsboro	UG-$34,000 annually	G-NA	UG-$34,000 annually	G-NA
Newman University	Wichita	UG-$36,000 annually	G-NA	UG-$34,000 annually	G-NA
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	UG-$4,100 per semester	G-$4,600 per semester	UG-$9,800 per semester	G-$11,000 per semester
MidAmerica Nazarene University	Olathe	UG-$36,000 annually	G-$41,000 annually	UG-$36,000 annually	G-$41,000 annually
Sterling College	Sterling	UG-$30,000 annually	G-NA	UG-$30,000 annually	G-NA
Wichita State University	Wichita	UG-$240 per credit hour	G-$320 per credit hour	UG-$570 per credit hour	G-$800 per credit hour
Baker University	Baldwin City	UG-$35,000 annually	G-NA	UG-$35,000 annually	G-NA

University of Kansas

The University of Kansas offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Behavioral Neuroscience, along with minors in Psychology and Social and Behavioral Sciences Methodology. Additionally, they offer a combined MA/Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, or Brain, Behavior, and Quantitative Science. There are no specific admission prerequisites or requirements for declaring a major under the university's B.A./B.G.S. degrees. The student-to-faculty ratio at the university is 17:1, with an acceptance rate of 88%.

Kansas State University

The student-to-faculty ratio at Kansas State University is 18:1. The university provides options for a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MIOP), and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive/Human Factors, Industrial/Organizational, Social/Personality. There is no terminal MA in psychology degree offered. The Graduate School requires a minimum of 90 credit hours for the Ph.D. program. The university has an acceptance rate of 95%.

Wichita State University

Wichita State University boasts an impressive acceptance rate of 95% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1. The university offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology as well as Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, and Human Factors Psychology. To earn a BA in psychology, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 31 credit hours dedicated to psychology, 9 of which must be completed at Wichita State University. While applicants for the Ph.D. programs are not required to have an undergraduate degree in psychology, they must have completed courses in general psychology, psychological statistics, and experimental psychology.

Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of psychology programs, including BA and BS degrees in psychology, as well as an MS program with concentrations in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, and School Psychology. Additionally, the university offers an EdS School Psychology Respecialization program. The Department of Psychology at the university offers undergraduate training for students who intend to enter the workforce, pursue graduate studies in psychology, or teach psychology at the high school level. The university has an acceptance rate of approximately 96%.

Tabor College

Tabor College offers a major in psychology and a Master of Education in Neuroscience and Trauma, featuring courses such as Advanced Cognitive Psychology and Current Trends in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Trauma, among others. A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses, including those in the core curriculum, listed as prerequisites for subsequent courses. To be eligible for the M.Ed. program, students must hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7 overall and 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. The college has an acceptance rate of approximately 53% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1.

Newman University

Newman University maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 and offers a minor in psychology that necessitates 18 credit hours, as well as a Bachelor of Science in psychology which requires 36 total credit hours. All undergraduate students pursuing a baccalaureate degree at Newman University are required to fulfill the Newman Studies Program (NSP), which is comprised of three tiers: Skills Courses, General Education Courses, and Capstone courses. The program provides opportunities for both experimental and clinical approaches. The university has an acceptance rate of 72%.

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University boasts an acceptance rate of 86% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The university offers a psychology minor, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a strong focus on social sciences and communication, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with specializations in Developmental Disabilities, Human Resource Development, Psychology and Legal Issues, and Psychology and the Military. Additionally, they offer master's degrees with tracks in Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, and General Psychology, as well as an Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology. The General Education requirements for a bachelor's degree include completing 34-35 credit hours of coursework.

MidAmerica Nazarene University

MidAmerica Nazarene University, with an acceptance rate of 67%, offers a minor in psychology, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counseling. To fulfill the requirements for a psychology major, all students are required to complete a set of core courses amounting to 37 credit hours. Additionally, each student must also complete 9 credit hours of psychology electives, bringing the total to 46 credit hours. For master's students, there are three options for customizing their studies: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. The student-to-faculty ratio at the university is 11:1.

Sterling College

Sterling College offers a major in psychology with two concentrations to choose from, The Social Services Psychology Concentration (non-licensure) and The Research and Clinical Psychology Concentration. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1, and the department provides hands-on professional development opportunities for students, including co-authoring research with professors and presenting at regional conventions. Additionally, psychology students can gain practical experience through a 40-hour practicum. The university has an acceptance rate of 61%.

Baker University

Baker University offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Students have the opportunity to participate in internships that allow them to apply their knowledge of integrative psychology in a real-world context. Undergraduate psychology students are eligible for various scholarships, including the Mildred Hunt Riddle Departmental Recognition Scholarship for Psychology, the Benjamin A. Gessner Award, the Thomas G. Manson and Frances B. Manson Scholarship, and the Robert L. Miller Scholarship. Students with a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, whether weighted or unweighted, are eligible for admission to the undergraduate psychology program with or without an ACT or SAT score. The university has an acceptance rate of 92%.