by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for general psychology, placing at #124 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 124 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Michigan | 1 of 33 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 172 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general psychology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 565 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 565 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $47,242 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, general psychology students accumulate a median of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are 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 general 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 |
MSU granted 565 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 18 |
