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General Psychology Schools in Illinois

3,656 students earned Psychology degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,407
Master’s Degree 184
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s 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: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
  • White: 50.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Illinois

6,470 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $87,410, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $36,434.

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

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago
201 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year. An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $31,174. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,462.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Elmhurst. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,000 after earning their degree at this institution.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years.

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 1,978
Child Development & Psychology 857
Other Psychology 29

View all majors related to General Psychology

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