by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois highly for psychology, ranked #211 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 211 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 7 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 200 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 637 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
The psychology area of study at Illinois breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 681 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 637 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Illinois is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 196 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,050 in student loans. This is lower than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 263 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 32 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 24 |