Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL
$35,740Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,478Median earnings 4 years after
$50,288Median earnings 5 years after
$19,712Median federal debt
105Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $35,740 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $19,712, about 55% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $44,088 | $13,500 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield | $39,980 | $23,523 |
| The Chicago School at Chicago Chicago | $39,596 | $28,125 |
| National Louis University Chicago | $35,798 | $14,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $35,637 | $15,000 |
| Judson University Elgin | $34,964 | $23,250 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington | $34,650 | $26,402 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $33,820 | $24,750 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $33,795 | $21,750 |
| North Park University Chicago | $33,630 | $25,041 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $33,150 | $21,375 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $32,609 | $26,875 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $32,553 | $19,959 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $32,463 | $24,960 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $32,459 | $23,375 |
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$64,062 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
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$55,825 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$55,569 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesMaster's degree
$54,476 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,370 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$50,862 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$49,757 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$49,342 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$49,117 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,070 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$46,844 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,390 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$43,955 - Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree
$43,587 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$42,500 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,284 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,582
Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Eastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $35,740 one year after graduation and $50,288 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,712.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.