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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Central Michigan was ranked #135 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 135 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 248 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 280 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,166 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,836 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 248 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Central Michigan, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into 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 | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Central Michigan does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 54 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.