We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #44 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #1,383 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 1,383 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 46 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 188 of 200 |
The table below lists every degree level available for psychology at CSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This psychology field at CSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 42 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Chicago State University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
CSU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #44 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 44 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 177 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,149 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU report a median salary of $39,574 a year. This is lower than $58,753, the median for all majors at CSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSU, psychology students accumulate a median of $39,075 in student loans. This is lower than $43,322, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $8,040 |
| Fees | $4,714 | $4,717 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU are Black or African American. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chicago State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.