Psychology at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Northwestern University
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 200 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #39 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #179 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1183 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 200 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #39 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #179 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1183 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Northwestern University
Those who finish Northwestern 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 | $38,178 |
| 2 years | $41,031 |
| 3 years | $46,968 |
| 4 years | $53,061 |
| 5 years | $68,218 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $53,061, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Northwestern University comes in at $14,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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