Psychology at Illinois State University
Normal, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 200 graduates a year
Illinois State University graduates in psychology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois 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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| 397 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $52,029 | $51,118 | #454 | $31,104 |
| 398 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $52,023 | $49,515 | #585 | $30,366 |
| 399 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $51,967 | $55,457 | #209 | $27,577 |
| 400 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $51,941 | $51,032 | #461 | $32,104 |
| 401 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $51,939 | $45,738 | #809 | $35,718 |
| 402 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $51,907 | $47,266 | #717 | $34,303 |
| 403 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $51,904 | $47,809 | #687 | $34,633 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Illinois State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,779 | — | — |
Other Majors at Illinois State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,104 one year after graduating and $51,941 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Illinois State University ranks #400 by median pay four years after graduation, and #461 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Illinois State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.