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. Also, learn how Northeastern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #716 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #34 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 685 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 716 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University is $35,637. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern Illinois University was $862 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
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Of the 80 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern Illinois University psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
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