Michigan · Psychology

Best institutions to study Psychology in Michigan

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
43
offering CIP 42.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,690
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$31,789
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
21
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,359
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$95,160
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,4921464%$19,806$26,000
2Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,5052362%$21,132$37,854
3Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,3751944%$18,529$29,687
4Baker College
Owosso Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,9133936%$15,493$41,688
5University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,80311758%$27,977
6Aquinas College
Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,7891765%$16,718$27,000
7Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,16612359%$27,000
8Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,49015546%$28,403
9University of Michigan - Flint
Flint Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,2597840%$29,500
10Michigan State University
East Lansing Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,16452781%$25,250

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Michigan

Jobs in Michigan
2,170
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$95,160
median $84,730
Best-paying metro
$99,210
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$95,160 avg · 2,170 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$103,940 avg · 920 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$60,480 avg · 750 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$93,230 avg · 410 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Michigan.

Which Psychology program in Michigan has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Spring Arbor University tops the list at $35,492. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Michigan?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Michigan is $95,160 (median $84,730), across about 2,170 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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