2021 Highest Paid Psychology Graduates in Michigan
Finding the Best Psychology School for You
Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 3,227 bachelor's degrees handed out in 2018-2019, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track. This means that 2.6% of the degrees earned in the country were from a school in the state.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Highest Paid Psychology Graduates list, to help you choose the best school for you.
This year's Highest Paid Psychology Graduates in Michigan ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in psychology.
The numbers used in this ranking are early career salaries, which we define to be 10 years after a student started college. This is the salary typically earned 4-6 years after graduation, but may be different depending on how long a person takes to complete their degree.
Comparing Average Salaries of Psychology Majors
The average psychology major who graduates from a school in Michigan earns about $26,773 per year during the early years of their career. Unfortunately, that is 33% less than the average salary of a typical college graduate. However, graduates from the schools below may make more than this.
The national average salary for psychology bachelor's degree holders is $28,141. That's pretty close to the average for students who get their degree from a school in Michigan.
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Featured Psychology Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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BA in Psychology
Advance in your human services or psychology career, or prepare for graduate studies in a variety of fields at Southern New Hampshire University. Learn More > |
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MS in Psychology
Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts. Learn More > |
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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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2021 Highest Paid Psychology Grads in Michigan
The highest paid psychology majors graduate from the following colleges and universities.
Top 10 Best Schools for Highly Paid Psychology Graduates in Michigan
Rochester College comes in at #1 in this year's ranking. Rochester College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.
Our rankings recognize University of Michigan - Ann Arbor as the #2 school in this year's rankings. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Wayne State University landed the #3 spot in our 2021 rankings for highest paid psychology school. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.
Michigan State University earned the #4 spot in our 2021 rankings. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing.
The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Andrews University. Located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
University of Michigan - Dearborn earned the #5 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the small city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Cornerstone University comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Our rankings recognize University of Detroit Mercy as the #6 school in this year's rankings. Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit.
Madonna University earned the #7 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the small city of Livonia, Madonna is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Central Michigan University comes in at #7 in this year's ranking. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Psychology that might interest you.
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BA in Psychology - Child & Adolescent Development
Gain practical experience working with children in a variety of settings with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University. Learn More > |
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BA in Psychology - Forensic Psychology
Combine psychology and the law while developing research and critical-thinking skills with one of our bachelor's degrees in forensic psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. Learn More > |
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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University. Learn More > |
Best Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
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Ohio | 34 | 3,508 |
Illinois | 34 | 4,079 |
Indiana | 33 | 2,463 |
Wisconsin | 31 | 2,087 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Psychology
Psychology Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Psychology | 2,425 |
Child Development & Psychology | 696 |
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 106 |
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Majors Similar to Psychology
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Social Sciences | 3,642 |
Communication & Journalism | 3,290 |
Education | 2,643 |
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 706 |
History | 492 |
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Notes and References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Nevit Dilmen.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Psychology Schools
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Southern New Hampshire University
You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs ... Learn More > |