by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #434 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $28,549. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at EIU is $174 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Eastern Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from EIU. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
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