by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at Northern Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 14 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #290 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 290 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 11 of 47 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 203 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 214 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
This psychology area of study at Northern Illinois University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 246 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 17 master’s degrees in psychology.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 215 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 65% 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 master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 20 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 9 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 85% 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 2 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in psychology from Northern Illinois University were women.
The largest share of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Hispanic or Latino. About 50% 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 professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 214 |