Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 3,006 undergraduates
Of 27 programs with reported earnings, 26 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,892 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,377 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,098 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,419 |
| $110k and up | $30,232 |
| All families (average) | $24,185 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,264 | +$16,182 | clears the bar | $19,959 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $76,678 | +$40,596 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $102,847 | +$66,765 | clears the bar | $26,575 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,372 | +$43,290 | clears the bar | $20,135 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $107,924 | +$71,842 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $52,106 | +$16,024 | clears the bar | $21,950 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,161 | +$24,079 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,433 | +$40,351 | clears the bar | $18,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $66,244 | +$30,162 | clears the bar | $18,375 | 0.6 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $117,787 | +$81,705 | clears the bar | $27,235 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $56,411 | +$20,329 | clears the bar | $26,073 | 1.3 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,158 | +$24,076 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $72,286 | +$36,204 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,654 | +$43,572 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $65,792 | +$29,710 | clears the bar | $61,373 | 2.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.