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Psychology in Michigan

Psychology Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 4,536 students earned their Psychology degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,558
Master’s Degree 530
Associate Degree 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 134
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 56
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12

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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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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:

752 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,792. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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482 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,449.

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405 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,055.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
328 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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292 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. A typical student attending GVSU will pay a net price of $15,545.

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264 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,884. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU.

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244 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,472. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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186 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,614. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,658. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

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