We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #590 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #31 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,483 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $16,157 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University in 2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in psychology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 11 |
Black or African American | 8 |
Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
White | 31 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 11 |
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