Psychology at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Michigan State University sits in East Lansing, MI.
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Studying Online at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Michigan State University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 200 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #28 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #111 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #827 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 200 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #28 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #111 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #827 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Michigan State University
Students who complete Michigan State University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,559 |
| 2 years | $31,592 |
| 3 years | $41,715 |
| 4 years | $47,987 |
| 5 years | $56,794 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $47,987, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Michigan State University is $25,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, 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
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