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Psychology at Elmhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Elmhurst University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Elmhurst University sits in Elmhurst, IL.

Online Class Availability at Elmhurst University

Distance learning is available at Elmhurst University. Of 3,997 students, 604 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Elmhurst University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#7 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#23 of 200
Best Value	Illinois	#28 of 43
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#118 of 199
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#209 of 1,496
Best Value	Nationwide	#857 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Elmhurst University

Graduates of Elmhurst University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,987
2 years	$36,256
3 years	$46,632
4 years	$52,744
5 years	$57,117

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Elmhurst University report median earnings of $52,744, compared with $68,641 for all Elmhurst University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Elmhurst University is $23,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Elmhurst University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.