Is Chicago State University worth it?
Chicago State University is a public, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 469 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,592
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,486
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,778
Average net price
$12,335
Completion rate
15%
Completions (2024)
469
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,384
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $69,635 | $132,177 | 112 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,882 | $53,181 | 57 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,967 | $47,168 | 51 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $63,869 | $92,024 | 44 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $67,878 | $79,288 | 41 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,419 | $57,691 | 38 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $28,643 | N/A | 28 |
| Social Work | Master's | $48,031 | $65,619 | 24 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $42,687 | $51,485 | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $45,762 | N/A | 16 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's | 62 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Social Work | Master's | 26 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 18 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 16 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 36% | 5,345 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 3,351 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 1,150 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 919 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 705 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 675 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 571 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2% | 358 |
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Sources: federal figures for Chicago State 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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