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General Psychology Schools in Illinois

249 students earned Psychology degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 48th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 184
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 63
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 6,470 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Illinois

Psychology grads earn an average of $87,410 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,915 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,663 a year.

#5

Adler University

Chicago
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. 84% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,305. In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU.

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

It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,584. In their early career, NLU grads earn an average salary of $37,382.

General Psychology Careers in IL

Some of the careers 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 psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,880
Child Development & Psychology 91

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