by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering psychology. In particular, it placed #937 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #38 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $39,004 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Western Illinois University.
The psychology program at Western Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 85 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 7 |