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2024 Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in Illinois

7 Colleges in Illinois
185 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded
Industrial & Organizational Psychology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #265 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for industrial & organizational psychology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 185 degrees in industrial & organizational psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Industrial & Organizational Psychology School

Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in Illinois The industrial and organizational psychology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Industrial & Organizational Psychology rankings. For our Best Overall Industrial & Organizational Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Industrial & Organizational Psychology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Master's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Doctor's Degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

The industrial and organizational psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Schools in Illinois. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Industrial & Organizational Psychology in Illinois

The schools below may not offer all types of industrial and organizational psychology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Illinois Schools in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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Every student pursuing a degree in industrial & organizational psychology has to take a look at Northwestern University. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Northwestern University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
39 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. The Chicago School Chicago Campus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

There were about 39 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School Chicago Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago

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Adler University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
71 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

Adler University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the city of Chicago, Adler is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 71 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Adler in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Adler University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In IL
16.7% Growth in Graduates

National Louis University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in industrial & organizational psychology. Located in the city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #393 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 12 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at NLU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from National Louis University

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In IL

Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #203 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.

There were about 3 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from DePaul University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IL
32 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 38th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 32 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Roosevelt in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Roosevelt University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In IL
75.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Joliet, University of Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 19th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 4 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at University of Saint Francis in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from University of St Francis

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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In IL
4.2% Growth in Graduates

Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Elmhurst. This university ranks 18th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 24 industrial & organizational psychology students who graduated with this degree at Elmhurst in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in industrial & organizational psychology from Elmhurst University


 

Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Industrial & Organizational Psychology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 95
Michigan 915 84
Indiana 737 7
Wisconsin 672 1

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Industrial & Organizational Psychology is one of 17 different types of Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Counseling Psychology 907
Clinical Psychology 411
School Psychology 185
Applied Behavior Analysis 84
Forensic Psychology 62
Applied Psychology 48
Community Psychology 43
Educational Psychology 35
Other Psychology & Counseling 13
Health/Medical Psychology 5

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