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General Psychology at Elmhurst University

If you plan to study General Psychology, take a look at what Elmhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Elmhurst University sits in Elmhurst, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 general psychology degrees were granted at Elmhurst University.

Online Class Availability at Elmhurst University

Many students take online classes at Elmhurst University. Among 3,997 students, 604 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Psychology Rankings at Elmhurst University

These rankings give you a sense of how Elmhurst University’s General Psychology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#5 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 173
Best Value	Illinois	#25 of 38
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#99 of 172
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#182 of 1,305
Best Value	Nationwide	#782 of 1,295

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Elmhurst University

Graduates of Elmhurst University’s General Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,987
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$43,209
4 years	$48,321
5 years	$53,088

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Elmhurst University take home a median $48,321, compared with $68,641 for all Elmhurst University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Elmhurst University comes in at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Psychology graduates at Elmhurst University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at Elmhurst University are 81% women (78) and 19% men (18).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Elmhurst University

Among the 96 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Elmhurst University, 81% were women (78) and 19% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Elmhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	2
Asian	8
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Elmhurst University, below the national average of 46%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Elmhurst University

This General Psychology program at Elmhurst University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	96

Best-Paid Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Elmhurst University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.