by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois Wesleyan ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois Wesleyan was ranked #360 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 350 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 360 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois Wesleyan University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,650 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois Wesleyan, psychology students borrow a median amount of $50,421 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois Wesleyan paid an average of $1,734 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,500 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $204 | $204 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,930 | $12,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Illinois Wesleyan. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Illinois Wesleyan 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 Illinois Wesleyan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Illinois Wesleyan University.
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