by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for general psychology, coming in at #59 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 59 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 39 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 172 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general psychology at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University awarded 181 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Illinois State University is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,195 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, general psychology students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Illinois State University awarded 181 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 11 |
