Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 1,384 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,073 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,550 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,334 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,899 |
| $110k and up | $28,427 |
| All families (average) | $12,335 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $132,177 | +$96,095 | clears the bar | $191,403 | 2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $45,762 | +$9,680 | clears the bar | $37,279 | 3.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,168 | +$11,086 | clears the bar | $30,886 | 2.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,181 | +$17,099 | clears the bar | $30,497 | 1.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,691 | +$21,609 | clears the bar | $28,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $92,024 | +$55,942 | clears the bar | $34,060 | 0.6 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $79,288 | +$43,206 | clears the bar | $61,462 | 1.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $65,619 | +$29,537 | clears the bar | $66,359 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $59,296 | +$23,214 | clears the bar | $37,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,898 | +$10,816 | clears the bar | $25,708 | 2.4 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $28,643 | -$7,439 | falls short | $31,750 | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,485 | +$15,403 | clears the bar | $31,250 | 2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 58% of students receive Pell grants · 16% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.