Best Psychology, General Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 26 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 2,330 recent graduates. Graduates earn $27,731 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,183.

Schools in MI

$27,731

MI Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Michigan

Public Schools (13)

$26,943

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (13)

$28,519

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,576 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General Schools in Michigan, Ranked by Earnings

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

$30,535

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,682

Graduates: 333

Acceptance: 83.9%

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Private

$32,569

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.1%

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, MI · Private

$22,920

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,169

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 76.2%

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,469

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 71.3%

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public

$28,753

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,851

Graduates: 296

Acceptance: 91.0%

Hope College

Holland, MI · Private

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,918

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: 75.8%

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

$30,818

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,699

Graduates: 260

Acceptance: 82.0%

Alma College

Alma, MI · Private

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,027

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 65.7%

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI · Public

$29,802

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,122

Graduates: 303

Acceptance: 94.7%

#10

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public

$27,838

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,081

Graduates: 94

Acceptance: 84.7%

#11

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · Public

$22,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,435

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 72.9%

#12

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · Public

$22,094

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,145

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 80.6%

#13

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public

$26,836

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,005

Graduates: 198

Acceptance: 81.3%

#14

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI · Public

$29,219

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,490

Graduates: 122

Acceptance: 58.6%

#15

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

$32,162

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,124

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 73.2%

#16

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, MI · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,805

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 65.3%

#17

Baker College

Owosso, MI · Private

$30,047

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,469

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 87.5%

#18

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

$21,894

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,987

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 71.1%

#19

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI · Public

$27,978

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,572

Graduates: 182

Acceptance: 70.2%

#20

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI · Private

$31,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,345

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 66.6%

#21

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,831

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 70.0%

#22

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI · Public

$23,134

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,341

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 68.8%

#23

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI · Private

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,102

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 37.3%

#24

The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI · Private

Albion College

Albion, MI · Private

$27,222

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,905

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 83.2%

#26

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 87.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Michigan?

Michigan State University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Michigan with median graduate earnings of $30,535 within two years of graduation. There are 26 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Michigan?

Psychology, General graduates in Michigan earn an average of $27,731 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Michigan?

Spring Arbor University is the most selective Psychology, General program in Michigan with an acceptance rate of 37.3%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 75.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Michigan?

In Michigan, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $28,519 vs $26,943 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 13 public and 13 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Michigan

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $78,199 Computer Engineering $77,621 Industrial Engineering $73,496 Chemical Engineering $73,272 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $72,128 Materials Engineering $71,516 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $70,187 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $69,677

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.