Is Benedictine University worth it?
Benedictine University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lisle, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 1,078 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in public health, management information systems and business administration and management.
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Federal context for Benedictine University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,737
Median earnings 4 years after
$72,460
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,446
Average net price
$22,313
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
1,078
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,942
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | Master's | $64,930 | $79,533 | 261 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $81,812 | $102,850 | 250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $101,583 | $116,040 | 218 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $80,136 | $97,934 | 118 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | $56,194 | $71,185 | 88 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,314 | $53,994 | 76 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,611 | $65,665 | 60 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,215 | $66,960 | 56 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $75,916 | $91,575 | 46 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,334 | $47,664 | 44 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $52,276 | $59,869 | 37 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $16,051 | $50,130 | 37 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $46,020 | $63,033 | 36 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,444 | $83,914 | 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,328 | $79,917 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health, General | Master's | 190 |
| Management Information Systems, General | Master's | 127 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 108 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Nursing Science | Master's | 57 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Epidemiology | Post-bacc certificate | 26 |
| Linguistics | Master's | 25 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 5,353 |
| Educational Services | 19% | 3,781 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 1,546 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 1,437 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,346 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 966 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 962 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 940 |
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Sources: federal figures for Benedictine 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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