Psychology at Concordia University-Chicago
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Concordia University-Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
Concordia University-Chicago is in River Forest, IL.
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Studying Online at Concordia University-Chicago
Many students take online classes at Concordia University-Chicago. Among 4,770 students, 3,135 (66%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Concordia University-Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Concordia University-Chicago’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #19 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #40 of 44 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #87 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #151 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #696 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #992 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Concordia University-Chicago
Students who complete Concordia University-Chicago’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,283 |
| 2 years | $29,892 |
| 3 years | $30,780 |
| 4 years | $40,204 |
| 5 years | $40,485 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Concordia University-Chicago take home a median $40,204, compared with $69,450 for all Concordia University-Chicago graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Concordia University-Chicago stands at $25,647.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Concordia University-Chicago work across a variety of fields. Here are 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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