Psychology at Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Chicago State University graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chicago State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 690 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $47,234 | $52,375 | #372 | — |
| 691 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $47,206 | $42,954 | #939 | — |
| 692 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $47,185 | $47,973 | #675 | $26,291 |
| 693 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $47,168 | $46,342 | #774 | $29,967 |
| 694 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $47,110 | $49,554 | #583 | — |
| 695 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $47,078 | $50,109 | #541 | $28,893 |
| 696 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $47,074 | $48,653 | #623 | $39,883 |
Other Majors at Chicago State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,024 | $63,869 | #271 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,296 | — | #42 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,691 | $35,419 | #225 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,181 | $42,882 | #1020 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $51,485 | $42,687 | #252 of 462 |
| Biology | $46,898 | — | #758 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $45,762 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | $28,643 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chicago State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,967 one year after graduating and $47,168 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chicago State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Chicago State University ranks #693 by median pay four years after graduation, and #774 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Chicago State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,886.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.