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Psychology Schools in Michigan

4,326 students earned Psychology degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

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 3,443
Master’s Degree 546
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 118
Associate Degree 104
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 81
Post-Master’s Certificate 81
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 20
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14

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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,878. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,269 a year.

#4

Central Michigan University

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

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,092 after graduation.

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

In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#9

Oakland University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,445 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

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 5,939
Social Sciences 4,213
Communication & Journalism 3,555
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 962
History 614
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 320
Library Science 172

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