by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WMU stacks up against peers offering psychology.
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WMU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology. More specifically it was ranked #723 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 168 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $48,071 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Western Michigan University.
The psychology program at WMU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 143 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 87 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 3 |