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. In addition, we cover how UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UIC came in at #46. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 399 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 472 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UIC. This makes it the #141 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,565 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,688 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UIC is $239 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $449 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 399 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 173 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from UIC in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 68 |
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