Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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UIC is in the top 5% of the country for general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #67 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 334 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,817 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. About 39% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Approximately 47% 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 master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
This general psychology program at UIC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 361 |
UIC granted 361 degrees in psychology, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (37%).