by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois State University as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #94 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 94 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 4 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 200 |
Here is each degree level granted in psychology at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
The psychology field at Illinois State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 192 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University handed out 181 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Illinois State University is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University earn a median of $49,195 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Read more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 20% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 7 |
