Psychology at Eastern Michigan University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Michigan University. Among 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) studied exclusively online and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Eastern Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Michigan University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #19 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #22 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #89 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #154 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #709 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1008 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #19 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #22 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #89 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #154 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #709 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1008 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Eastern Michigan University
Those who finish Eastern Michigan University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,671 |
| 2 years | $32,275 |
| 3 years | $36,822 |
| 4 years | $42,933 |
| 5 years | $50,409 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Eastern Michigan University report median earnings of $42,933, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Eastern Michigan University is $28,403.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Eastern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.