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Psychology at University of Illinois Chicago

Psychology at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #2 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 44
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #93 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #168 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #2 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 44
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #93 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #168 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,338
2 years $52,654
3 years $61,278
4 years $73,200
5 years $56,378

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $73,200, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $17,500.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, 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

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