by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU highly for psychology, placing at #710 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 710 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Michigan | 10 of 36 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 91 of 200 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 168 |
| Master’s | 44 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This psychology field at WMU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 143 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 87 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 168 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
WMU is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 11 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 93 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 648 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $48,071 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 44 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 21 |
