Psychology at Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Illinois Wesleyan University graduates in psychology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois Wesleyan 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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| 144 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $57,961 | $52,183 | #387 | $33,521 |
| 145 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $57,961 | $52,183 | #388 | $33,521 |
| 146 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $57,922 | $62,105 | #67 | $25,204 |
| 147 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $57,839 | $56,826 | #168 | $34,650 |
| 148 | Heritage University Toppenish, WA | $57,815 | $53,177 | #322 | — |
| 149 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $57,681 | $50,794 | #476 | $33,825 |
| 150 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $57,650 | $57,990 | #123 | $34,736 |
Other Majors at Illinois Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $101,609 | $62,619 | #46 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $97,022 | $70,831 | #67 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,527 | $75,629 | #550 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,088 | $48,706 | #342 of 1176 |
| Biology | $62,541 | — | #267 of 841 |
| Marketing | — | $56,684 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $51,107 | — | #211 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,923 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $43,737 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,172 | $19,490 | #238 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois Wesleyan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,650 one year after graduating and $57,839 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois Wesleyan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Illinois Wesleyan University ranks #147 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Illinois Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,402.
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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.