Is Judson University worth it?
Judson University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Elgin, Illinois (midsize city). It awarded 248 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, architecture and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,559
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,385
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,313
Average net price
$18,558
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
248
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
708
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,731 | $63,153 | 59 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $71,232 | $93,396 | 41 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,964 | $46,816 | 28 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | $41,033 | $63,846 | 26 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $37,671 | $38,639 | 21 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $45,486 | N/A | 20 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $58,798 | $62,979 | 18 |
| Architecture | Master's | $55,568 | $68,365 | 16 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $37,466 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Architecture | Master's | 16 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 11 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | Master's | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 9 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 18% | 409 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 336 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11% | 259 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 190 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 140 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 134 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 118 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 112 |
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Sources: federal figures for Judson 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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