Psychology at Wayne State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wayne State University is located in Detroit, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University
Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) studied exclusively online and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Wayne State University
Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 37 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #12 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #90 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #501 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #655 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 37 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #12 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #90 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #501 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #655 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Wayne State University
Graduates of Wayne State University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,480 |
| 2 years | $41,551 |
| 3 years | $39,448 |
| 4 years | $48,910 |
| 5 years | $58,358 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Wayne State University report median earnings of $48,910, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Wayne State University stands at $26,087.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. 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 |
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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