by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 14 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #37 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 37 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 1 of 47 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 203 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 205 |
| Master’s | 391 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The psychology field at Northwestern University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 373 |
| Psychology, General | 173 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 60 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 391 master’s degrees in psychology.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 13% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 203 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 42 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 205 |