Is University of Chicago worth it?
University of Chicago is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 6,891 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in management science, econometrics and quantitative economics and research methodology and quantitative methods.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$77,119
Median earnings 4 years after
$127,757
Median earnings 10 years after
$91,885
Average net price
$14,860
Completion rate
96%
Completions (2024)
6,891
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,569
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $194,606 | $243,256 | 504 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $190,915 | N/A | 288 |
| Law | First professional | $199,603 | $279,203 | 273 |
| Social Work | Master's | $52,551 | $71,980 | 263 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | $79,721 | $112,727 | 180 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $92,075 | $159,578 | 124 |
| Medicine | First professional | $70,564 | $101,675 | 111 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Master's | $26,094 | $60,106 | 104 |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's | $53,788 | $74,690 | 91 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | $60,057 | $94,237 | 72 |
| Statistics | Master's | $115,925 | $161,842 | 64 |
| Computer Science | Master's | $135,918 | $169,765 | 59 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,275 | $59,794 | 58 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $56,022 | $87,869 | 48 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $34,557 | $53,796 | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Management Science | Master's | 1,251 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | Master's | 572 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 548 |
| Data Analytics, General | Master's | 246 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 199 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 178 |
| Social Work | Master's | 174 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 168 |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's | 168 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 134 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Chicago. 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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