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Psychology at Wayne State University

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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Psychology Degrees Available at Wayne State

• Basic Certificates in Psychology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Wayne State Psychology Rankings

Wayne State was ranked #119 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 #3 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools	16
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	70
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	103
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	105
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	109
Best Psychology Schools	119

Popularity of Psychology at Wayne State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 331 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 626 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Wayne State. This makes it the #97 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #197 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Wayne State Cost?

Wayne State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$13,660	$31,354
Fees	$1,804	$1,804
Books and Supplies	$1,316	$1,316
On Campus Room and Board	$11,762	$11,762
On Campus Other Expenses	$4,410	$4,410

Learn more about Wayne State tuition and fees.

Wayne State Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 331 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	52
Hispanic or Latino	15
White	216
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	15

Does Wayne State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.

Wayne State Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 psychology majors earned their master's degree from Wayne State. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne 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 Wayne State University with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	51
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	5

Psychology Student Diversity at Wayne State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Wayne State University.

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	355
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	86

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Del arte under License

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