Cheapest Research and Experimental Psychology Colleges in Michigan

Michigan's most affordable Research and Experimental Psychology program at University of Michigan-Flint costs just $12,280 annually, while the highest reaches $22,384 at Cornerstone University. This $10,104 price gap reflects the state's mix of accessible public options and private alternatives. With Michigan's expanding healthcare sector employing behavioral researchers at major health systems like Henry Ford and Spectrum Health, graduates can expect starting salaries ranging from $20,140 to $30,035 depending on their program choice.

Programs

$12,280 – $22,384

Net Price Range

$24,930

Avg. Program Earnings

62.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Research and Experimental Psychology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Michigan-Flint Flint, Michigan	$12,280	$14,014	44.6%	66.4%
2	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$14,832	$17,228	93.2%	17.7%
3	University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan	$16,179	$32,300	68.1%	90.5%
4	Albion College Albion, Michigan	$16,882	$55,746	57.1%	66.5%
5	Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	$17,096	$14,628	68.6%	90.4%
6	Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan	$17,485	$13,304	50.8%	70.6%
7	Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan	$18,701	$15,298	57.8%	84.6%
8	Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, Michigan	$22,384	$29,100	61.6%	81.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate gap between Michigan psychology programs?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor achieves a 93.20% graduation rate compared to 44.60% at UM-Flint, despite both being public institutions. This 48.6 percentage point difference reflects varying admission selectivity, with Ann Arbor accepting just 17.69% of applicants while Flint accepts 66.35%.

How do private psychology programs compare cost-wise to Michigan public options?

Private schools like University of Detroit Mercy charge $32,300 in tuition but offer substantial aid, bringing net costs to $16,179. Meanwhile, public options like Grand Valley State cost $14,628 for residents with a $17,096 net price, making the gap smaller than expected.

Does program cost correlate with graduate earnings in Michigan psychology?

Not necessarily - Northern Michigan University has the lowest graduate earnings at $20,140 despite reasonable costs, while UM-Ann Arbor graduates earn $30,035. The $9,895 earnings difference suggests program reputation and location matter as much as price.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.