by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for general psychology, coming in at #184 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 184 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Illinois | 7 of 39 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 172 |
Here is each degree level offered in general psychology at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 214 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 214 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Northern Illinois University is in the top 15% of the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $43,749 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, general psychology students accumulate a median of $24,194 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Northern Illinois University granted 214 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 17 |
