Psychology at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 88 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in psychology earn 6% less 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 University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 659 | Park University Parkville, MO | $47,818 | $51,271 | #439 | $30,973 |
| 660 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $47,816 | $48,098 | #665 | $27,698 |
| 661 | Corban University Salem, OR | $47,815 | $48,097 | #666 | $32,244 |
| 662 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $47,802 | $46,965 | #737 | $31,978 |
| 663 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $47,798 | $50,278 | #525 | $34,709 |
| 664 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $47,763 | $50,970 | #465 | $30,456 |
| 665 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $47,720 | $51,210 | #446 | $27,484 |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 | $72,657 | #154 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 | — | #131 of 309 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,334 | — | #69 of 93 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,048 | $43,081 | #634 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,499 | $44,236 | #737 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,817 | $33,882 | #342 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,236 | — | #373 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,780 | $41,064 | #302 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,579 | — | #140 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,588 | $32,050 | #371 of 660 |
| Social Work | $50,516 | $38,707 | #250 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,196 | $39,358 | #309 of 576 |
| History | $45,641 | $33,297 | #364 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,458 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,026 | — | #413 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,978 one year after graduating and $47,802 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #662 by median pay four years after graduation, and #737 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,648.
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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.