Is McKendree University worth it?
McKendree University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lebanon, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 564 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and secondary school administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,835
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,630
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,572
Average net price
$24,717
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
564
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,752
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,983 | $89,945 | 85 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,156 | $79,916 | 68 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $57,251 | $61,988 | 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,339 | $61,173 | 43 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $40,015 | $52,428 | 40 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,919 | $37,892 | 31 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,259 | $52,784 | 29 |
| Education, General | Master's | $50,945 | $58,566 | 28 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $100,754 | $103,725 | 23 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,505 | $63,519 | 23 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $34,872 | $65,696 | 23 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,707 | N/A | 22 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $55,313 | $61,361 | 22 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $65,396 | $71,192 | 21 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $45,899 | $69,002 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | Master's | 32 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 26 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Biopsychology | Bachelor's | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for McKendree 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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