by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #23 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIS as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #599 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 599 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 26 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 75 of 200 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 16 |
The psychology area of study at UIS includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 77 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Springfield conferred 77 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UIS ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 23 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 67 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 481 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIS report a median salary of $42,769 a year. This is below $73,367, the median for all majors at UIS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIS, psychology students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is below $25,360, the typical median for all majors at UIS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UIS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 16 |
