Judson University
Elgin, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 708 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,701 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,010 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,079 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,124 |
| $110k and up | $21,515 |
| All families (average) | $18,558 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,153 | +$27,071 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $93,396 | +$57,314 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,816 | +$10,734 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.2 yrs |
| Architecture | Bachelor's Degree | $63,846 | +$27,764 | clears the bar | $26,442 | 1 yr |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $45,486 | +$9,404 | clears the bar | $50,877 | 5.4 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,639 | +$2,557 | clears the bar | $28,345 | 11.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,830 | +$9,748 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $62,979 | +$26,897 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $37,466 | +$1,384 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Architecture | Master's Degree | $68,365 | +$32,283 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.