by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Elmhurst University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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Elmhurst University ranks competitively among schools offering psychology. In particular, it placed #209 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 28 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 28 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in Illinois | 28 |
| College Major Best Value | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Elmhurst University conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst University earn a median of $52,744 a year. This is lower than $68,641, the median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,400, the typical median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,100 | $42,495 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Elmhurst University are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Elmhurst University are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Elmhurst University.
This psychology program at Elmhurst University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 96 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 25 |