Is Aurora University worth it?
Aurora University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Aurora, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 2,108 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,840
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,521
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,709
Average net price
$18,838
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
2,108
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
3,974
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $50,809 | $61,710 | 725 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,520 | $84,022 | 301 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $55,060 | $81,740 | 195 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,843 | $64,446 | 162 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $72,544 | $83,746 | 100 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $44,150 | $60,808 | 98 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $38,382 | $55,546 | 86 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,484 | $55,697 | 73 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,728 | $50,079 | 50 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $39,482 | $64,813 | 49 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $37,256 | $49,471 | 45 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,282 | $46,609 | 40 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $50,086 | $74,820 | 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $65,404 | $84,867 | 34 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,437 | $77,436 | 34 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 518 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 197 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 103 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 89 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 60 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 38 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 34% | 6,748 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 29% | 5,654 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 1,030 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 859 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 796 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 779 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 608 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 596 |
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Sources: federal figures for Aurora University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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