Compare 25 Psychology, General. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $40,525.
The highest-earning Psychology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $13K earnings gap across 25 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. In Michigan's competitive landscape, regional universities challenge traditional hierarchies through superior program design.
Rochester University's Psychology, General. program leads with graduates earning $47,992, followed closely by Michigan State at $47,242. The average across all programs is $40,525, yet the tight clustering among top performers—Rochester, MSU, and Saginaw Valley ($46,870)—shows that program excellence isn't limited to flagship institutions.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rochester UniversityPrivate | $47,992 | 21 | $24,475 | Manageable | $15,987 | Challenging |
| #2 | $47,242 | 385 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #3 | $46,870 | 58 | $25,000 | Manageable | $18,264 | High | |
| #4 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $45,540 | 316 | $21,250 | Manageable | $16,378 | Challenging |
| #5 | Alma CollegePrivate | $44,796 | 23 | $27,000 | Manageable | $45,109 | High |
| #6 | Kalamazoo CollegePrivate | $44,351 | 42 | $26,077 | Manageable | $49,500 | High |
| #7 | $43,964 | 336 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #8 | Hope CollegePrivate | $43,930 | 87 | $26,800 | Manageable | $48,059 | High |
| #9 | $43,415 | 14 | $23,250 | Manageable | $23,414 | High | |
| #10 | $43,206 | 233 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #11 | $42,547 | 13 | $24,990 | Manageable | $29,300 | High | |
| #12 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $41,537 | 156 | $22,750 | Manageable | $17,858 | High |
| #13 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $40,721 | 48 | $23,250 | Manageable | $33,900 | High |
| #14 | $40,707 | 135 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,132 | High | |
| #15 | $40,247 | 76 | $25,000 | Challenging | $12,953 | High | |
| #16 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $39,827 | 36 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,849 | High |
| #17 | $39,152 | 201 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,878 | High | |
| #18 | $38,906 | 109 | $26,188 | Challenging | $22,488 | High | |
| #19 | Spring Arbor UniversityPrivate | $36,705 | 16 | $26,375 | High | $18,988 | High |
| #20 | Baker CollegePrivate | $34,935 | 30 | $25,000 | High | $9,540 | High |
| #21 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $34,688 | 21 | $23,000 | High | $24,361 | High |
| #22 | $34,026 | 46 | $21,474 | High | $17,287 | High | |
| #23 | Cornerstone UniversityPrivate | $33,591 | 51 | $25,000 | High | $18,141 | High |
| #24 | The University Of OlivetPrivate | $32,391 | 14 | $27,000 | High | $23,700 | High |
| #25 | Siena Heights UniversityPrivate | $31,848 | 19 | $18,750 | High | $17,192 | High |
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