Psychology at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 375 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in psychology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 364 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $52,758 | $51,961 | #396 | $33,694 |
| 365 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $52,742 | $47,992 | #672 | $29,727 |
| 366 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $52,742 | $50,199 | #535 | $29,802 |
| 367 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $52,736 | $51,813 | #408 | $30,565 |
| 368 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $52,732 | $54,958 | #232 | $29,139 |
| 369 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $52,722 | $56,116 | #190 | $30,367 |
| 370 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $52,695 | $47,949 | #676 | $26,810 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Illinois Chicago
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $109,281 | — |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Chicago by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,565 one year after graduating and $52,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #367 by median pay four years after graduation, and #408 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,934.
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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.