Psychology at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 496 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in psychology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 205 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $56,153 | $51,723 | #415 | $38,229 |
| 206 | Pace University New York, NY | $56,078 | $53,375 | #308 | — |
| 207 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $56,062 | $55,081 | #226 | $33,630 |
| 208 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $56,040 | $59,088 | #104 | $30,164 |
| 209 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $55,977 | $49,130 | #599 | $23,969 |
| 210 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $55,977 | $49,130 | #600 | $23,969 |
| 211 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $55,974 | $53,467 | #304 | $37,944 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,164 one year after graduating and $56,040 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Michigan State University ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,630.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.