by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at EIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #383 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 383 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 15 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 of 200 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The psychology field at EIU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 96 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 320 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,208 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at EIU, psychology students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 12 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 10 |
