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Psychology at Chicago State University

Psychology at Chicago State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what Chicago State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Chicago State University is located in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Chicago State University

Many students take online classes at Chicago State University. Of 2,238 students, 366 (16%) studied exclusively online and 966 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Chicago State University

Rankings can help you compare Chicago State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #12 of 43
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #41 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #44 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #188 of 200
Best Value Nationwide #393 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1371 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Chicago State University

Graduates of Chicago State University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Chicago State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,067
2 years $30,782
3 years $36,346
4 years $39,574
5 years $46,148

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Chicago State University report median earnings of $39,574, compared with $58,753 for all Chicago State University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Chicago State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Chicago State University comes in at $39,075.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Chicago State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

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