Best Psychology Programs in Michigan (2026)
Psychology is one of the most popular bachelor's majors in Michigan and nationwide. The schools below are ranked by program strength and graduate outcomes — important because Psychology bachelor's degrees pay best when paired with a graduate degree, and a strong undergraduate program matters for graduate school admission.
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#1
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$14,362/yr
Median Earnings
$92,832
Grad Rate
93%
Psychology Share
8.1%
#2
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Net Price
$21,322/yr
Median Earnings
$74,168
Grad Rate
81%
Psychology Share
5.3%
#3
Hope College
Holland, MI
Net Price
$26,392/yr
Median Earnings
$65,961
Grad Rate
79%
Psychology Share
8.6%
#4
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Net Price
$13,446/yr
Median Earnings
$84,681
Grad Rate
69%
Psychology Share
1.5%
#5
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
Net Price
$20,784/yr
Median Earnings
$66,766
Grad Rate
75%
Psychology Share
9.4%
#6
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$13,469/yr
Median Earnings
$74,106
Grad Rate
70%
Psychology Share
1.9%
#7
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,122/yr
Median Earnings
$60,411
Grad Rate
75%
Psychology Share
4.7%
#8
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
Net Price
$33,466/yr
Median Earnings
$78,800
Grad Rate
60%
Psychology Share
2.3%
#9
Alma College
Alma, MI
Net Price
$24,918/yr
Median Earnings
$59,874
Grad Rate
65%
Psychology Share
12.6%
#10
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Net Price
$29,164/yr
Median Earnings
$59,582
Grad Rate
71%
Psychology Share
5.5%
#11
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Net Price
$7,863/yr
Median Earnings
$66,897
Grad Rate
59%
Psychology Share
7.5%
#12
Albion College
Albion, MI
Net Price
$14,673/yr
Median Earnings
$64,083
Grad Rate
59%
Psychology Share
8.6%
#13
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Net Price
$16,495/yr
Median Earnings
$60,120
Grad Rate
66%
Psychology Share
5.0%
#14
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$11,212/yr
Median Earnings
$59,525
Grad Rate
59%
Psychology Share
8.8%
#15
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Net Price
$17,201/yr
Median Earnings
$59,879
Grad Rate
59%
Psychology Share
7.7%
#16
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Net Price
$11,815/yr
Median Earnings
$63,565
Grad Rate
58%
Psychology Share
5.6%
#17
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$18,028/yr
Median Earnings
$52,119
Grad Rate
62%
Psychology Share
9.6%
#18
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,630/yr
Median Earnings
$53,667
Grad Rate
61%
Psychology Share
8.1%
#19
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Net Price
$19,227/yr
Median Earnings
$56,715
Grad Rate
63%
Psychology Share
4.4%
#20
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Net Price
$13,902/yr
Median Earnings
$57,828
Grad Rate
58%
Psychology Share
5.9%
#21
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
Net Price
$14,792/yr
Median Earnings
$60,349
Grad Rate
56%
Psychology Share
3.6%
#22
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
Net Price
$18,630/yr
Median Earnings
$61,544
Grad Rate
49%
Psychology Share
5.1%
#23
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$29,819/yr
Median Earnings
$61,992
Grad Rate
48%
Psychology Share
4.1%
#24
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Net Price
$12,147/yr
Median Earnings
$55,838
Grad Rate
49%
Psychology Share
5.5%
#25
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Net Price
$12,759/yr
Median Earnings
$51,936
Grad Rate
53%
Psychology Share
4.6%
Why a Psychology degree?
Psychology pairs well with healthcare, HR, education, and law. Strong undergraduate programs feed competitive graduate school placements that drive long-term earnings.
Common career paths: Clinical Psychologist (with grad school) · School Counselor · HR Specialist · Market Researcher · Social Worker
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$70,000
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