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Psychology Schools in Illinois

2,220 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,687
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 429
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 429
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 429
Post-Master’s Certificate 104
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 104

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: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Illinois

There are 6,470 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, 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 psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,285 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,351 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

#2

Adler University

Chicago
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 92% of the teachers are full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

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

This private school has an average net price of $14,584. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at NLU. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,678. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434. Graduates earn an average $52,854 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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
Education 6,636
Social Sciences 1,111
Communication & Journalism 757
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 183
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 159
History 146
Library Science 76

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