General Psychology at Northwestern University
If you plan to study General 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 in Evanston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 173 general psychology degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
General Psychology Rankings at Northwestern University
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 173 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 1,305 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #35 of 38 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #154 of 172 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1043 of 1,295 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 173 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 1,305 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #35 of 38 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #154 of 172 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1043 of 1,295 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Northwestern University
Graduates of Northwestern University’s General Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,751 |
| 2 years | $38,048 |
| 3 years | $49,533 |
| 4 years | $61,389 |
| 5 years | $71,228 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Psychology graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $61,389, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Psychology graduates from Northwestern University comes in at $14,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Psychology graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at Northwestern University are 77% women (134) and 23% men (39).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 155 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at Northwestern University, 77% were women (119) and 23% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 48% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 46%.*
General Psychology Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 18 master’s general psychology graduates at Northwestern University, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Northwestern University
The General Psychology program at Northwestern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 173 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Students who finish General Psychology program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
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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