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Psychology Schools in Michigan

745 students earned Psychology degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Michigan

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 546
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 118
Post-Master’s Certificate 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 81

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Michigan

There are 9,920 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Michigan

Psychology grads earn an average of $88,120 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,371.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,058. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#4

Michigan School of Psychology

Farmington Hills
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
209 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 54% of the teachers are full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,058. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,162 after earning their degree at this institution.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,127. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Psychology Careers in MI

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Psychology Professors 14% $86,780
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $75,340
Managers 7% $95,390
Psychologists 2% $100,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Education 2,978
Social Sciences 441
Communication & Journalism 298
Library Science 169
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 89
History 64
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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