Psychology Schools In Illinois

Psychology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 61 accredited psychology schools in Illinois. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the psychology academic community in Illinois, and the future trends in psychology training at the following levels:

Psychology Certificate
Associates degree in Psychology
Bachelors degree in Psychology
Masters degree in Psychology
PhD degree in Psychology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Illinois Vs. National Psychology Employment

Illinois	4,790
National	112,810

Approximately 4% of the country's psychology professionals work in Illinois state.

Employment Growth for Psychology professionals In Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
5,330	5,070	4,700	4,210	4,790

Yellow: Actual Values

In Illinois, the field of psychology is shrinking. 540 less psychology professionals were working in Illinois in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Illinois, this field has shrunk by 10% in four years. This is faster than the trend for psychology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of psychology professionals has grown by 6% between 2006 and 2010.

Psychology VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$72,195	$72,215	$72,220	$73,320	$75,873
$46,261	$48,114	$49,602	$50,552	$51,250

Light Blue: Psychology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by psychology professionals is increasing in Illinois. The mean salary for psychology professionals in 2006 was $72,195 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $75,873 per year.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Illinois

10th percentile	$35,210
25th percentile	$53,810
50th percentile	$70,690
75th percentile	$89,497
90th percentile	$112,613

Thus, there was a 5% growth in psychology professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Illinois, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of psychology. The pay differential between the highest paid psychology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 220%

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Illinois

Christian Counseling	$48,082
Clinical Psychology	$61,968
Counseling	$50,408
Forensic Psychology	$81,255
Organizational Psychology	$65,110
Psychology	$75,873
School Psychology	$71,730
Sociology	$63,925
Sports Psychology	$71,730

In Illinois, psychology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois

associate	1
bachelor	67
master	69
doctor	45
Certificate	15
Total	197

The number of students graduating from the 61 accredited psychology schools in Illinois is increasing. In 2006, 5,019 students graduated from psychology courses in Illinois. And in 2010, 5,897 students graduated.

This represents a 17% increase in the number of psychology degree or certificate school graduates in Illinois state. 35% of these graduates received an master's degree in psychology.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Illinois

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