by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #30 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #866 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 866 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 36 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 126 of 200 |
The table below lists every degree level available for psychology at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 16 |
The psychology area of study at Western Illinois University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 85 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #30 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 30 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 115 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 746 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $39,004 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 16 |
