by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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Wayne State was ranked #133 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 #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 313 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 316 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Wayne State. This makes it the #172 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, 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 Wayne State is $27,699. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,087 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 Wayne State is $170 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Wayne State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 313 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wayne State. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% 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 bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 199 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 27 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wayne State. About 44% were men and 56% 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, 78% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 74 |
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