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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Michigan State is in the top 1% of the country for psychology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 6 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 476 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 804 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Michigan State. This makes it the #150 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #146 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 327 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 25 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Michigan State University.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 503 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 26 |
| Other Psychology | 14 |
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