Psychology at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois 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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| 279 | Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA | $54,357 | $49,997 | #552 | $30,547 |
| 280 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $54,321 | $50,801 | #475 | $34,116 |
| 281 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $54,319 | $58,274 | #117 | $32,237 |
| 282 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $54,301 | $53,350 | #309 | $35,637 |
| 283 | Life University Marietta, GA | $54,291 | $56,202 | #189 | $34,260 |
| 284 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $54,290 | $57,785 | #135 | $30,417 |
| 285 | Felician University Lodi, NJ | $54,288 | $47,648 | #694 | $23,254 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,637 one year after graduating and $54,301 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #282 by median pay four years after graduation, and #309 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.