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Psychology at Illinois State University

Psychology at Illinois State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.

Studying Online at Illinois State University

Online coursework is an option at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Illinois State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 200
Best Value Illinois #25 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #85 of 1,496
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #90 of 199
Best Value Nationwide #690 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 200
Best Value Illinois #25 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #85 of 1,496
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #90 of 199
Best Value Nationwide #690 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Illinois State University

Students who complete Illinois State 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 Illinois State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,754
2 years $29,685
3 years $39,335
4 years $49,195
5 years $56,232

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Illinois State University take home a median $49,195, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Illinois State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Illinois State University stands at $22,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Illinois State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

References

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