Psychology, General master's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$59,511Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · Debt not reported$70,882 2The Chicago School at ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$68,180 3Adler UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$59,511 4Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · Debt not reported$56,378 5National Louis UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$56,286

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $140,240
Middle 50% wage range: $107,690–$180,860
State employment: 31,680
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,230–$235,260

19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

State median wage: $83,750
Middle 50% wage range: $53,650–$126,890
State employment: 5,810
Projected growth: +11.7%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $36,580–$168,730

25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,860
Middle 50% wage range: $50,960–$105,790
State employment: 2,260
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $37,930–$130,950

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $69,810
Middle 50% wage range: $64,160–$128,790
State employment: 1,120
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $48,270–$162,070

19-4061Social Science Research Assistants

State median wage: $64,890
Middle 50% wage range: $47,720–$74,700
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 4,900

10th–90th percentile: $37,460–$116,530

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	Edwardsville	$70,882	Not available
2	The Chicago School at Chicago	Chicago	$68,180	Not available
3	Adler University	Chicago	$59,511	Not available
4	Western Illinois University	Macomb	$56,378	Not available
5	National Louis University	Chicago	$56,286	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Psychology, General in Illinois

What do Psychology, General master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,511 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.