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Psychology at Central Michigan University

Psychology at Central Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Studying Online at Central Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #6 of 37
Best Value Michigan #16 of 37
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #69 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #74 of 200
Best Value Nationwide #563 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #566 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #6 of 37
Best Value Michigan #16 of 37
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #69 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #74 of 200
Best Value Nationwide #563 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #566 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Central Michigan University

Graduates of Central Michigan University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Central Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,623
2 years $28,753
3 years $37,035
4 years $43,964
5 years $52,674

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Central Michigan University earn a median of $43,964, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Central Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

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