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Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Illinois

1,978 Clinical Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Clinical & Counseling Psychology is the 17th most popular major in the state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 98

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: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Grads in Illinois

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

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Wages for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Jobs in Illinois

Clinical 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 clinical psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,285 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,351 a year. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Adler University

Chicago
349 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

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

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

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

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $37,382 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434.

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

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,145 a year.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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

In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

#9

Governors State University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,436.

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,415 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $17,051.

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 3,656
Child Development & Psychology 857
Other Psychology 29

View all majors related to Clinical & Counseling Psychology

View Nationwide Clinical & Counseling Psychology Report

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