by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University as a strong choice for general psychology, ranked #722 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 722 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Illinois | 26 of 39 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 101 of 172 |
The following degree levels are granted in general psychology at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #26 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University earn a median of $39,325 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, general psychology students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Find out more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of general 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 general 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 |
Western Illinois University awarded 76 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 9 |
