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Clinical & Counseling Psychology in Illinois

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Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,880 students earned their Clinical Psychology degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Clinical & Counseling Psychology is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors in Illinois

Clinical Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,441
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 337
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 337
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 337
Post-Master’s Certificate 102
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 102

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a clinical psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical psychology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Grads in Illinois

6,470 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical psychology.

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Wages for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, clinical psychology grads earn an average of $87,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer clinical psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,285 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,351 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

#2

Adler University

Chicago
349 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,584. 95% of students get financical aid.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Roosevelt will pay a net price of $21,678. Graduates earn an average $38,145 after graduation.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,794 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

#8

Governors State University

University Park
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,436. 44% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,051. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#10

Aurora University

Aurora
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,994. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Clinical & Counseling Psychology Careers in IL

Some of the careers clinical psychology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 6% $71,340
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Psychology 249
Child Development & Psychology 91

View all majors related to Clinical & Counseling Psychology

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