Northern Illinois University

PhD, Psychology

Official program page (opens in new tab)

Funding: Typical for admitted students
Application deadline: Clinical psychology: Dec. 1, Cognitive and instructional psychology: Feb. 1, Developmental psychology: Jan. 15, Neuroscience and behavior: Dec. 1, School psychology: Dec. 1, Social-industrial/organizational psychology: Jan. 15
Graduate students: 4,066
Alumni earnings, 10 yr: $57,808

Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.

What you need to apply

GRENot required
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Not stated
Minimum GPANot stated
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeSee policy
Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field
Statement of purposeRequired

In the school's own words

“These assignments are guaranteed only for a Ph.D. student s first year in the program, but we have a longstanding record of funding students for the duration of their on-campus training years.”

“The graduate record exam (GRE) is not required.”

“Three letters of recommendation”

Extracted from www.niu.edu (opens in new tab) · latest recorded check 2026-09-08

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