by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NCC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #17 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NCC among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #486 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 486 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 17 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 of 200 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at NCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
The psychology field at NCC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 71 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Central College conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
NCC holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 17 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 437 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NCC report a median salary of $46,972 a year. This is lower than $55,964, the median for all majors at NCC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NCC, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,655 in student loans. This is above $25,686, the typical median for all majors at NCC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,026 | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
Find out more about NCC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 23% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at NCC were White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
