Psychology at Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Illinois College graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois College 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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| 780 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $45,420 | $46,193 | #783 | $32,694 |
| 781 | Wheeling University Wheeling, WV | $45,395 | $53,705 | #286 | — |
| 782 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $45,390 | $48,238 | #654 | $35,259 |
| 783 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | $45,388 | $44,593 | #880 | $31,386 |
| 784 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $45,377 | $47,217 | #718 | $34,411 |
| 785 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,368 | $46,965 | #738 | $22,328 |
| 786 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $45,340 | $41,286 | #979 | $32,679 |
Other Majors at Illinois College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,757 | $55,155 | #266 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,982 | $50,017 | #522 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,739 | $37,925 | #875 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,626 | $31,438 | #633 of 841 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,716 | — | #77 of 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,386 one year after graduating and $45,388 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Illinois College ranks #783 by median pay four years after graduation, and #880 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Illinois College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.