Psychology at University of Illinois Springfield
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what University of Illinois Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Springfield
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Springfield’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 43 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #26 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #645 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Illinois Springfield
Those who finish University of Illinois Springfield’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 | $29,251 |
| 2 years | $29,612 |
| 3 years | $36,934 |
| 4 years | $42,769 |
| 5 years | $51,853 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Illinois Springfield report median earnings of $42,769, compared with $73,367 for all University of Illinois Springfield graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of Illinois Springfield comes in at $23,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of Illinois Springfield work across a variety of fields. Here 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 |
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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