Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois. 1,384 undergraduates. Admits 43% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($29,308) equals 61% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($48,395). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 15% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 57% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $41,342 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $48,395 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $29,308 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
47 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 15 | $72,607 | $78,061 | — |
| Social Work | 26 | $63,234 | $72,176 | — |
| Computer Science | 62 | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 18 | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 9 | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 21 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 14 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 36 | $84,045 | $138,252 | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Chicago State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Chicago State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $7,273 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Chicago State University graduates earn?
- Former Chicago State University students earn a median of $48,395 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Chicago State University?
- 15% of Chicago State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Chicago State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Chicago State University is $29,308. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
