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Psychology at McKendree University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what McKendree University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McKendree University is located in Lebanon, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at McKendree University

Online coursework is an option at McKendree University. Of 2,392 students, 891 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 994 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at McKendree University

Rankings can help you compare McKendree University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#30 of 44
Best Value	Illinois	#35 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#114 of 200
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#162 of 199
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#771 of 1,496
Best Value	Nationwide	#1107 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from McKendree University

Graduates of McKendree 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	$27,350
2 years	$27,126
3 years	$33,989
4 years	$43,254
5 years	$44,140

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from McKendree University report median earnings of $43,254, compared with $64,231 for all McKendree University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from McKendree University is $23,250.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at McKendree University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.