Best Psychology, General Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 42 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 3,224 recent graduates. Graduates earn $29,699 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,219.

School choice matters significantly: University of Chicago graduates earn $45,128 while Wheaton College graduates earn $20,140 — a $24,988 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in IL

$29,699

IL Avg. Earnings

$29,219

National Avg.

1044

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Illinois

Public Schools (12)

$28,510

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (30)

$30,175

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,665 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$45,128

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 4.8%

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Private

$38,048

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,751

Graduates: 106

Acceptance: 7.1%

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL · Private

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,164

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 88.6%

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL · Private

$35,701

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,283

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 72.7%

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL · Private

$35,594

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 55.4%

North Park University

Chicago, IL · Private

$32,094

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,061

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 72.8%

Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, IL · Private

$31,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,441

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 93.2%

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL · Private

$31,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,272

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 45.2%

Quincy University

Quincy, IL · Private

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,291

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 43.7%

#11

Bradley University

Peoria, IL · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,158

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 76.7%

#12

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL · Private

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,987

Graduates: 92

Acceptance: 75.7%

#13

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public

$30,731

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,771

Graduates: 488

Acceptance: 78.5%

#14

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL · Private

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,992

Graduates: 111

Acceptance: 94.3%

#15

DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private

$30,467

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,341

Graduates: 209

Acceptance: 73.5%

#16

Millikin University

Decatur, IL · Private

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public

$30,134

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,265

Graduates: 221

Acceptance: 70.5%

#18

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL · Public

$29,926

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,483

Graduates: 103

Acceptance: 70.4%

#19

Eureka College

Eureka, IL · Private

Benedictine University

Lisle, IL · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,872

Graduates: 86

Acceptance: 77.2%

#21

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,754

Graduates: 136

Acceptance: 89.0%

#22

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,316

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 86.6%

#23

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,012

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 66.9%

#24

Rockford University

Rockford, IL · Private

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,046

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: 75.0%

#26

Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL · Private

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,429

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 74.7%

#27

Aurora University

Aurora, IL · Private

$28,816

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,096

Graduates: 75

Acceptance: 85.1%

#28

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$28,084

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,123

Graduates: 115

Acceptance: 90.4%

#29

North Central College

Naperville, IL · Private

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,666

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 58.3%

#30

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL · Public

$27,947

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,264

Graduates: 62

Acceptance: 84.4%

#31

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL · Private

$27,548

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,576

Graduates: 62

Acceptance: 67.7%

#32

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL · Public

$27,390

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,321

Graduates: 181

Acceptance: 97.2%

#33

Chicago State University

Chicago, IL · Public

$27,358

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,067

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 40.5%

#34

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL · Private

$27,295

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,944

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: 85.8%

#35

Governors State University

University Park, IL · Public

$27,126

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,090

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: N/A

#36

McKendree University

Lebanon, IL · Private

$27,126

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,967

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 63.9%

#37

Dominican University

River Forest, IL · Private

$26,739

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,433

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 79.8%

#38

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$26,187

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,250

Graduates: 207

Acceptance: 81.4%

#39

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL · Private

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,283

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 93.4%

#40

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL · Public

$22,917

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,549

Graduates: 115

Acceptance: 67.8%

#41

Knox College

Galesburg, IL · Private

$21,052

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,849

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 71.1%

#42

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,825

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 90.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Illinois?

University of Chicago ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Illinois with median graduate earnings of $45,128 within two years of graduation. There are 42 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Illinois?

Psychology, General graduates in Illinois earn an average of $29,699 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $29,219 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Illinois?

University of Chicago is the most selective Psychology, General program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 4.8%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 70.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Illinois?

In Illinois, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $30,175 vs $28,510 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 30 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Illinois

Mathematics and Computer Science $76,967 Chemical Engineering $69,173 Industrial Engineering $69,102 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,897 Engineering, General $67,238 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Materials Engineering $64,773

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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.