Best Psychology Graduate Programs in Illinois

Psychology master’s graduates in Illinois earn a weighted average salary of $51,966 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our psychology graduate rankings cover 16 of the 28 programs available in Illinois, accounting for 81% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

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#1 in Illinois | #6 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.27

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $55,654

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $16,183

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Illinois | #12 in Psychology nationally

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois

Economic score 0.30

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $71,609

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $27,588

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Illinois | #17 in Psychology nationally

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois

Economic score 0.35

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $69,730

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $30,520

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Illinois | #19 in Psychology nationally

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

Economic score 0.36

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $56,509

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,226

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Illinois | #106 in Psychology nationally

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois

Economic score 0.78

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $53,785

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,125

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Illinois | #111 in Psychology nationally

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 0.78

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $54,269

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $45,170

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#7 in Illinois | #143 in Psychology nationally

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 0.88

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $61,450

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $59,490

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#8 in Illinois | #148 in Psychology nationally

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Economic score 0.90

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $54,359

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $48,241

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#9 in Illinois | #172 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.99

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,596

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $28,548

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#10 in Illinois | #176 in Psychology nationally

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.01

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,643

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $32,780

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#11 in Illinois | #185 in Psychology nationally

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.07

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $54,024

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $55,400

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#12 in Illinois | #228 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 1.43

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,729

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $46,366

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#13 in Illinois | #259 in Psychology nationally

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.83

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,879

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $80,741

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#14 in Illinois | #269 in Psychology nationally

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois

Economic score 2.21

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $36,134

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $53,872

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#15 in Illinois | #274 in Psychology nationally

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois

Economic score 2.47

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $39,001

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $66,788

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#16 in Illinois | #278 in Psychology nationally

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Economic score 3.44

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,198

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 3.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $153,657

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in psychology in Illinois?

Years

1.4 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.4 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Illinois?

Salary

$51,966

The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $51,966 4 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Illinois?

Net cost

$21,193

The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $21,193. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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