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Psychology in Illinois

Psychology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Psychology Grads in Illinois

174,750 people in the state and 4,861,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Psychology.

Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Psychology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Psychology grads earn an average of $95,289. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,767.

Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Adler University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,760 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $60,996 in their first year after graduation. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $20,844 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,217 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 56%.

Psychology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Psychology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 15% $68,140
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Management Analysts 13% $51,034
School Psychologists 12% $108,275
Human Resources Specialists 12% $90,840
Training and Development Specialists 11% $63,210
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Clinical Neuropsychologists 9% $57,643
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077

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