by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 367 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 375 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,740 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,228 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at EIU is $174 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 22 |
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