Is National Louis University worth it?
National Louis University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 2,217 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in early childhood education and teaching, curriculum and instruction and elementary education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,217
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,065
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,799
Average net price
$12,641
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
2,217
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,406
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 | $55,506 | $62,529 | 191 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $61,839 | $70,926 | 168 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,484 | $46,398 | 135 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $48,351 | $59,315 | 134 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $65,720 | $74,580 | 106 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $38,765 | $52,616 | 98 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $59,084 | $74,144 | 93 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $73,738 | $76,905 | 86 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $46,954 | $45,388 | 70 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $24,786 | $45,609 | 50 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $101,086 | $136,173 | 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $74,999 | $86,139 | 45 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Master's | $47,754 | $61,024 | 40 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $57,644 | $65,083 | 39 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $66,830 | $80,648 | 38 |
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 | Bachelor's | 214 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 170 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's | 130 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 110 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 100 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 97 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 96 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-master's certificate | 64 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 59% | 25,132 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 5,977 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 1,452 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3% | 1,445 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 1,261 |
| Finance and Insurance | 2% | 1,038 |
| Manufacturing | 2% | 966 |
| Retail Trade | 2% | 850 |
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Sources: federal figures for National Louis 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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