Psychology at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 211 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern 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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| 525 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $49,760 | $52,963 | #331 | $31,013 |
| 526 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $49,747 | $45,267 | #839 | $26,845 |
| 527 | Franklin College Franklin, IN | $49,687 | $53,305 | #313 | $31,769 |
| 528 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $49,669 | $48,799 | #619 | $33,150 |
| 529 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $49,642 | $44,694 | #874 | $28,707 |
| 530 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $49,609 | $53,238 | #315 | $29,418 |
| 531 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $49,596 | $53,207 | #318 | $33,938 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $86,837 | $85,719 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,150 one year after graduating and $49,669 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #528 by median pay four years after graduation, and #619 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,375.
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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.