Is Rush University worth it?
Rush University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 944 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing practice, nursing science and medicine.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$88,901
Median earnings 4 years after
$110,508
Median earnings 10 years after
$75,194
Completions (2024)
944
Students (undergrad)
138
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $119,538 | $132,917 | 300 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $81,862 | $91,030 | 254 |
| Medicine | First professional | $66,767 | $97,168 | 194 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $119,510 | $149,869 | 94 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $75,202 | $85,450 | 56 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $65,171 | $70,764 | 51 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $87,850 | $120,520 | 51 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Master's | $71,553 | $82,177 | 30 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $78,532 | $81,137 | 29 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Doctoral | $80,786 | N/A | 23 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | Master's | $85,204 | $240,659 | 23 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | $51,284 | $64,283 | 20 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Doctoral | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral professional practice | 227 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 148 |
| Nursing Science | Master's | 148 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 54 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 53 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 34 |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 30 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 30 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | 23 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rush 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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