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2027 Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools in Illinois

[Experimental Psychology](/majors/psychology/child-development-psychology/experimental-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value experimental psychology schools.

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• Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools in Illinois

2027 Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in experimental psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools

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University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL

$69,324 In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,500 Avg Student Debt

$91,885 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked University Of Chicago the best value for a degree in experimental psychology in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,324 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for experimental psychology graduates is $17,500. Soon after graduation, experimental psychology degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $31,986. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants.

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

$45,405 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,340 Avg Student Debt

$68,751 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Depaul University earned it the #2 place for experimental psychology. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for experimental psychology graduates is $25,340. Soon after graduation, experimental psychology degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $55,390. Set against $25,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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