Is Saint Xavier University worth it?
Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 897 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, biology sciences and speech-language pathology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,272
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,961
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,656
Average net price
$10,970
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
897
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,096
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 | Bachelor's | $78,285 | $87,170 | 243 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $111,974 | $117,289 | 108 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $44,190 | $65,447 | 98 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,094 | $47,273 | 80 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,892 | $65,330 | 62 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $46,452 | $75,180 | 60 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,033 | $56,414 | 59 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $64,446 | $69,420 | 55 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,169 | $44,312 | 41 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $49,533 | $75,023 | 40 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,977 | $59,820 | 33 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,377 | $58,097 | 30 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $51,054 | $54,826 | 30 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $90,420 | $91,203 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $52,674 | $57,296 | 29 |
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 | 126 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 42 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Marketing, Other | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 25 |
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Sources: federal figures for Saint Xavier 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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