Best psychology graduate programs in Michigan

Psychology master’s graduates in Michigan earn a weighted average salary of $49,430 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our psychology graduate rankings cover 7 of the 15 programs available in Michigan, accounting for 65% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to psychology. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Michigan | #43 in Psychology nationally

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Economic score 0.53

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $58,284

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $38,298

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Michigan | #67 in Psychology nationally

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Economic score 0.62

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,941

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $34,142

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Michigan | #146 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.95

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $56,852

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $64,688

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Michigan | #150 in Psychology nationally

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Economic score 0.98

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $47,020

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $47,216

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Michigan | #188 in Psychology nationally

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan

Economic score 1.16

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $39,729

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,539

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Michigan | #235 in Psychology nationally

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Economic score 1.45

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,317

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $54,666

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#7 in Michigan | #277 in Psychology nationally

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 2.18

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $31,305

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $46,924

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in psychology in Michigan?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Michigan?

Salary

$49,430

The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $49,430 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Michigan?

Net cost

$17,755

The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $17,755. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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