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Psychology at Eastern Illinois University

Psychology at Eastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Eastern Illinois University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #10 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #14 of 44
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #39 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #42 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #357 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #368 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Eastern Illinois University

Graduates of Eastern Illinois 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 Eastern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,549
2 years $27,456
3 years $34,571
4 years $46,208
5 years $50,839

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Eastern Illinois University report median earnings of $46,208, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Eastern Illinois University is $22,500.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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