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Psychology at North Park University

If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what North Park University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

North Park University sits in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at North Park University

Many students take online classes at North Park University. Of 2,557 students, 335 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 798 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at North Park University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#23 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#31 of 44
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#95 of 199
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#116 of 200
Best Value	Nationwide	#734 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#778 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from North Park University

Graduates of North Park University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,552
2 years	$32,094
3 years	$34,344
4 years	$44,426
5 years	$49,267

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from North Park University take home a median $44,426, compared with $62,871 for all North Park University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from North Park University is $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at North Park University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.