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Psychology at DePaul University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at DePaul University
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.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

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

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