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Psychology at Western Illinois University

Psychology at Western Illinois University

If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.

Studying Online at Western Illinois University

Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Western Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #6 of 43
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #30 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #38 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #142 of 200
Best Value Nationwide #331 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #937 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Western Illinois University

Graduates of Western Illinois University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Western Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,046
2 years $34,450
3 years $31,300
4 years $39,004
5 years $46,295

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Western Illinois University earn a median of $39,004, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Western Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Western Illinois University is $29,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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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