by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for general psychology, ranked #434 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 434 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Illinois | 21 of 39 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 55 of 172 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general psychology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,760 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, general psychology students accumulate a median of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 75 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 18 |
