by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #273 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 280 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 336 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $24,851. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Central Michigan is $227 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Central Michigan University.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 43 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 5 |
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