Is Elmhurst University worth it?
Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Elmhurst, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 1,131 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and psychology.
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Federal context for Elmhurst University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,060
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,784
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,462
Average net price
$24,185
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
1,131
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
3,006
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,771 | $76,678 | 114 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,553 | $52,264 | 98 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,820 | $79,372 | 89 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $74,808 | $102,847 | 84 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $85,491 | $107,924 | 76 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $57,171 | $76,433 | 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $48,105 | $52,106 | 53 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,074 | $72,286 | 49 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $72,270 | $97,793 | 43 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $57,711 | $66,310 | 39 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $88,979 | $117,787 | 39 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $46,789 | $56,411 | 38 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,538 | $66,244 | 38 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $59,734 | $79,654 | 37 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,804 | $60,161 | 35 |
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 | 115 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 104 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 83 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Master's | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 51 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's | 28 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 19% | 2,725 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19% | 2,639 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 1,360 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 1,008 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 941 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 892 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6% | 849 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 709 |
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Sources: federal figures for Elmhurst 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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