Here is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 26 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #86 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 86 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 3 of 47 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 203 |
Here is each degree level available for psychology at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 487 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
The psychology field at UIC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 361 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 156 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 15 master’s degrees in psychology.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at UIC were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 15 doctoral degrees in psychology.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UIC were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 487 |