Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NEIU stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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NEIU ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #285 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,998 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $16,157 in student loans. This is lower than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU are Hispanic or Latino. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This general psychology program at NEIU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 79 |
NEIU granted 79 completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (47%).