Psychology at DePaul University
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at DePaul University. Get started with the following essential facts.
DePaul University is in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online at DePaul University
Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at DePaul University
These rankings give you a sense of how DePaul University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 200 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #41 of 43 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #188 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1276 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 200 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #41 of 43 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #188 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1276 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from DePaul University
Graduates of DePaul University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,502 |
| 2 years | $41,560 |
| 3 years | $37,886 |
| 4 years | $47,752 |
| 5 years | $53,943 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $47,752, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from DePaul University stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Psychology graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.