Psychology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #21 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #491 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #556 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #21 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #491 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #556 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $44,145 |
| 2 years | $48,711 |
| 3 years | $33,299 |
| 4 years | $39,760 |
| 5 years | $46,393 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $39,760, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $24,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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