Best psychology colleges in Illinois

Psychology bachelor graduates in Illinois earn a weighted average salary of $46,296 3 years after graduation. This places Illinois graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, psychology graduates earn 18% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our psychology rankings cover 32 of the 46 programs available in Illinois, accounting for 76% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Illinois | #6 in Psychology nationally

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.90

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Cost $20,531

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,966

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 96%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Illinois | #25 in Psychology nationally

Augustana College

Rock Island, Illinois

Economic score 3.54

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Cost $11,780

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,244

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Illinois | #77 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 5.82

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Cost $11,139

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,000

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Illinois | #136 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 7.64

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Cost $19,966

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,195

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Illinois | #141 in Psychology nationally

Dominican University

River Forest, Illinois

Economic score 7.72

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Cost $17,768

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,929

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Illinois | #165 in Psychology nationally

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 8.76

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Cost $35,555

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,586

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Illinois | #172 in Psychology nationally

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois

Economic score 9.02

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Cost $22,415

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,321

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Illinois | #197 in Psychology nationally

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois

Economic score 9.77

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Cost $23,005

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,252

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Illinois | #206 in Psychology nationally

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Economic score 9.95

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Cost $9,833

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,117

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Illinois | #209 in Psychology nationally

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

Economic score 10.18

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Cost $12,388

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,847

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Illinois | #243 in Psychology nationally

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois

Economic score 11.22

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Cost $18,815

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,688

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Illinois | #247 in Psychology nationally

North Central College

Naperville, Illinois

Economic score 11.32

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Cost $23,439

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,972

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Illinois | #266 in Psychology nationally

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 12.11

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Cost $29,430

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,752

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Illinois | #272 in Psychology nationally

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois

Economic score 12.28

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Cost $26,877

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,741

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Illinois | #273 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 12.29

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Cost $11,807

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,777

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Illinois | #294 in Psychology nationally

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 13.10

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Cost $17,553

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,426

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Illinois | #295 in Psychology nationally

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, Illinois

Economic score 13.12

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Cost $26,015

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,467

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Illinois | #300 in Psychology nationally

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Economic score 13.20

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Cost $25,057

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $57,580

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 95%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Illinois | #348 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 15.13

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Cost $12,446

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,569

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Illinois | #355 in Psychology nationally

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois

Economic score 15.59

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Cost $25,723

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,546

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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