Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Roosevelt University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,849 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,712 ten years after enrollment, which is 20% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 38.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $22,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.21x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,194 per year. The most popular programs include Cognitive Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Pharmacy, and Bilingual Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,712
Graduation Rate
38.2%
Median Debt
$22,000
Average Net Price
$20,194
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.6x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.21x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,849
Admission Rate
97.2%
Average SAT
1011
Retention Rate
61.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$21,315
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,315
Pell Grant Rate
51.3%
Federal Loan Rate
53.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,018
Income $30K–$48K
$18,280
Income $48K–$75K
$20,266
Income $110K+
$27,157
Student Demographics
Women
66.2%
White
27.3%
Black
21.5%
Hispanic
34.7%
Asian
4.2%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.6%
Accreditations
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (95)
Bachelor (39)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $52,049 | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $37,748 | 52 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 50 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $69,382 | 37 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $63,081 | 35 |
| Biology | $63,274 | 28 |
| Accounting | $65,839 | 26 |
| Hospitality Management | $57,617 | 26 |
| Music | $24,232 | 25 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 25 |
| Marketing | $57,573 | 20 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer Science | $58,964 | 14 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Finance | $69,720 | 14 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 13 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 9 |
| Political Science | $68,226 | 9 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,716 | 9 |
| Business | Not reported | 9 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $70,005 | 9 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $29,529 | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 6 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 6 |
| History | Not reported | 6 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 5 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | $59,180 | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $64,872 | 3 |
| Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Economics | Not reported | 3 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,547 | 1 |
Master (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | $63,007 | 93 |
| Business Administration & Management | $82,149 | 63 |
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 54 |
| Music | $41,219 | 49 |
| Biology | $67,783 | 45 |
| Teacher Education | $67,560 | 43 |
| Human Resources Management | $86,632 | 23 |
| Mental Health Services | $54,261 | 21 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Not reported | 13 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | $98,834 | 10 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Not reported | 9 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 8 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 6 |
| Dispute Resolution | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | $98,222 | Not reported |
Doctoral (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | $108,933 | 1 |
| Pharmacy | $139,114 | Not reported |
First Professional (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | Not reported | 57 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 19 |
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $43,498 | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | $41,866 | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $35,066 | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $50,026 | 0 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,138 | 0 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $44,393 | 0 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $73,245 | 0 |
| Business Administration & Management | $42,686 | Not reported |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Music | Not reported | 13 |
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 5 |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Bachelor | 2 |
| Computer Science | Master | 2 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 2 |
| Psychology | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |
| Pharmacy | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| History | Master | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Bachelor | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Master | 1 |
| Education, Other | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biotechnology | Master | 1 |
| Mathematics | Master | 1 |
| Economics | Master | 1 |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Biology Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Illinois
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