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General Psychology in Michigan

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General Psychology Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 2,813 students earned their Psychology degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,627
Associate Degree 101
Master’s Degree 64
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 9,920 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $88,120, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $19,058. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

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

Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State.

#3

Central Michigan University

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

A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $16,007. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,033 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,356.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,128 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,449. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 93% of students get financical aid.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,193 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,855.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,371. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#9

Hope College

Holland
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,995 a year. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at UM Flint. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

General 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
Child Development & Psychology 794
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 672
Other Psychology 13

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