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Psychology Schools in Wisconsin

529 students earned Psychology degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Psychology is the 6th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 440
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Wisconsin

There are 16,140 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $80,620, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,234.

#3

Alverno College

Milwaukee
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,437. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 73% of the teachers are full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,200 Total Students

An average student at Mount Mary will pay a net price of $20,985. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. A typical student attending UW - Eau Claire will pay a net price of $16,051.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,417. Graduates earn an average $43,126 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,654. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,674 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

In their early career, UW - River Falls grads earn an average salary of $41,381. 67% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

Psychology Careers in WI

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Managers 13% $75,630
Psychology Professors 11% $69,010
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 10% $77,090
Psychologists 6% $90,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Education 2,679
Social Sciences 518
Library Science 288
Communication & Journalism 75
History 65
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33

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