by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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WSU is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #485 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 5 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 8 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Michigan | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in Michigan | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 49 |
| College Major Best Value | 49 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 70 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 72 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 72 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 372 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $45,540 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,087 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 56% of graduates 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 207 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general psychology from WSU identified as women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at WSU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at Wayne State University.
This general psychology program at WSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 399 |
WSU conferred 399 completions in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).