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 is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #95 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 331 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 313 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 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 Wayne State is $29,255. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $21,765 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Wayne State is $170 per month.
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 |
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Of the 331 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% 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, 65% 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 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Wayne 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 psychology majors earned their master's degree from Wayne State. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 86 |
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