by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Illinois State University stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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Illinois State University is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. In particular, it placed #52 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University conferred 181 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,195 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, general psychology students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general 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 general 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 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 55% 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 master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at Illinois State University.
This general psychology program at Illinois State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 192 |
Illinois State University granted 192 completions in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).