Psychology in Michigan

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Updated August 22, 2022 · 1 Min Read

Explore our guide on psychologist licensing in Michigan, average Michigan psychologist salaries, and options on how to help state residents access psychological services.

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Michigan offers many psychology degree options, with 47 colleges offering psychology programs. A particular standout is the University of Michigan, which offers doctoral programs in 6 different psychological specialties.

Michigan psychologist salaries combine to an average of $74,810, compared to the profession's national median salary of $102,900. Although this salary is below the national level, Michigan's psychologist shortage might provide ample employment opportunities.

Psychologist Salaries in Michigan
Job Title Lowest 10% Median Annual Salary Highest 10%
Clinical and counseling psychologists $47,280 $66,180 $128,390
School psychologists $59,260 $76,730 $100,260
Industrial-organizational psychologists N/A N/A N/A
Psychologists, all other $39,340 $64,650 $121,410

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Psychologist Licensing in Michigan

The Michigan Board of Psychology grants psychologist licensing in Michigan. While the state requires more supervised hours than others, the remainder of the steps to earning a psychologist license in Michigan include the standard application and exam.

License reciprocity allows states to honor other states' licensure privileges. Currently, Michigan recognizes psychologist licensing by endorsement. This benefit allows out-of-state psychologists who have been licensed for at least 10 years to practice psychology in Michigan. Each applicant must submit a form with a $156 fee to take advantage of this endorsement.

License Requirements

  • Graduate from an American Psychological Association-accredited doctoral psychology program
  • Maintain good moral character with the ability to fairly and honestly serve residents
  • Complete 4,000 hours of supervised experience: 2,000 during an internship and 2,000 in postdoctoral work
  • Submit an online application to the Michigan Board of Psychology with a fee of $264.95
  • Pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (includes a $600 fee) with a score of 500 or higher

Demand for Psychology in Michigan

Michigan meets less than 30% of its population's mental health needs, and the Kaiser Family Foundation reports many health professional shortage areas in the state. To properly meet Michigan residents' mental health needs, 188 additional psychological professionals are needed.

Per the Michigan Psychological Association and the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, psychologists are in great demand in Michigan. Over half of Michigan's 83 counties do not have an adequate ratio of psychological professionals to residents. Additionally, residents in Michigan's northern rural areas have a higher risk of being untreated for mental health issues due to the lack of local psychologists.

To help serve this population, new psychologists can consider the Michigan State Loan Repayment Program. This program provides student loan repayment for professionals who choose to serve rural areas with vulnerable populations.

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