by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at EIU. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 26 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #382 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 382 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 16 of 47 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 203 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The psychology field at EIU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 96 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 12 master’s degrees in psychology.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 17 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 322 |
Among recent graduates, 8% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University conferred 10 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
EIU is not yet ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of psychology professional certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at EIU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 96 |