Is Erikson Institute worth it?
Erikson Institute is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 98 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in early childhood education and teaching, child development and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$62,369
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,658
Completions (2024)
98
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $53,630 | $69,802 | 40 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Master's | $47,889 | $57,867 | 34 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Graduate certificate | $57,564 | $68,678 | 32 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | $71,428 | N/A |
| Social Work | Master's | N/A | $66,121 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's | 32 |
| Child Development | Master's | 24 |
| Social Work | Master's | 23 |
| Child Development | Post-bacc certificate | 10 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Post-bacc certificate | 9 |
| Multicultural Education | Post-bacc certificate | 0 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 46% | 476 |
| Educational Services | 34% | 354 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4% | 46 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2% | 23 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2% | 20 |
| Public Administration | 2% | 20 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2% | 17 |
| Retail Trade | 2% | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for Erikson Institute. 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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