by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #155 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 155 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Michigan | 2 of 36 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 200 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 565 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
The psychology area of study at MSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 587 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 34 |
| Psychology, Other | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 565 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $47,987 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 375 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 43 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 17 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 2 |
