by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #88 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 88 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 3 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 200 |
Here is each degree level available for psychology at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 487 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
The psychology field at UIC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 361 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 156 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 487 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UIC is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC report a median salary of $73,200 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, psychology students accumulate a median of $17,500 in student loans. This is below $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 200 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Graduate study is also available at UIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 15 |
