# Illinois State University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Normal, IL. IPEDS 145813, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/illinois-state-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,104
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,941 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in IL: 17 of 37 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (37 colleges, $51,104): +$837
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,973

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,941 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,568 | $49,280 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,301 | $52,402 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,348 | $69,642 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,865 | $101,665 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $28,224 | $120,234 | 7.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $73,646 | $14,500 | $29,167 | 95% |
| Bradley University | $64,378 | $27,000 | $22,719 | 76% |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $57,839 | $27,000 | $28,199 | 75% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $56,658 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| North Park University | $56,062 | $27,000 | $16,948 | 58% |
| Aurora University | $55,697 | $23,250 | $18,838 | 60% |
| DePaul University | $55,664 | $27,000 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $54,301 | $16,157 | $14,109 | 22% |
| Lake Forest College | $54,270 | $27,000 | $28,673 | 78% |
| Benedictine University | $53,994 | $27,000 | $22,313 | 50% |
| Augustana College | $52,818 | $27,000 | $22,736 | 73% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $52,736 | $17,500 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Elmhurst University | $52,264 | $23,000 | $24,185 | 70% |
| North Central College | $52,062 | $26,655 | $21,044 | 64% |
| Roosevelt University | $52,049 | $26,000 | $20,194 | 35% |
| Lewis University | $52,029 | $25,000 | $17,028 | 67% |
| Illinois State University | $51,941 | $22,000 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Eureka College | $51,353 | $27,000 | $17,349 | 42% |
| Trinity Christian College | $51,104 | $27,000 | $19,125 | 57% |
| Dominican University | $51,093 | $23,832 | $11,745 | 55% |
| Wheaton College | $49,974 | $22,625 | $26,975 | 85% |
| Northern Illinois University | $49,669 | $24,194 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $49,478 | $22,500 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $49,427 | $27,000 | $20,729 | 61% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $48,951 | $25,000 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $48,728 | $24,000 | $13,297 | 62% |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $47,802 | $23,500 | $9,833 | 53% |
| Monmouth College | $47,329 | $27,000 | $17,133 | 65% |
| Saint Xavier University | $47,273 | $25,740 | $10,970 | 57% |
| Chicago State University | $47,168 | $39,075 | $12,335 | 16% |
| Governors State University | $47,048 | $25,375 | $12,329 | 22% |
| Judson University | $46,816 | $25,000 | $18,558 | 60% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $46,590 | $25,647 | $18,436 | 37% |
| Illinois College | $45,388 | $27,000 | $18,298 | 64% |
| Western Illinois University | $44,683 | $29,000 | $12,937 | 45% |
| University of St Francis | $42,474 | $25,681 | $13,006 | 67% |
| McKendree University | $37,892 | $23,250 | $24,717 | 53% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Bloomington, IL, $64,890 IL, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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