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. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Michigan State came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 476 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 402 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Michigan State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $30,164. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $50,356 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 Michigan State is $525 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
Of the 476 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students 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 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 327 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 26 |
| Other Psychology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.