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Psychology at Eastern Illinois University

112 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
#466 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.

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Psychology Degrees Available at EIU

EIU Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #466 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools 326
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools 352
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 417
Best Psychology Schools 466

Popularity of Psychology at EIU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 206 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from EIU. This makes it the #483 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from EIU Cost?

$13,124 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$14,621 Average Student Debt

EIU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,624 $12,066
Fees $3,500 $3,500
Books and Supplies $150 $150
On Campus Room and Board $11,298 $11,298
On Campus Other Expenses $2,768 $2,768

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EIU Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 112 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from EIU in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 15
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 79
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 8

Does EIU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the EIU psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.

EIU Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Psychology from EIU in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in psychology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

EIU Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Eastern Illinois University.

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 112
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 22

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