McKendree University
Lebanon, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 1,752 undergraduates
All 18 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,928 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,432 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,041 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,333 |
| $110k and up | $29,066 |
| All families (average) | $24,717 |
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 | Master's Degree | $89,945 | +$53,863 | clears the bar | $22,696 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,916 | +$43,834 | clears the bar | $16,290 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,173 | +$25,091 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,892 | +$1,810 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 12.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $52,784 | +$16,702 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $61,988 | +$25,906 | clears the bar | $26,904 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $103,725 | +$67,643 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $65,696 | +$29,614 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $58,566 | +$22,484 | clears the bar | $20,813 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biopsychology | Bachelor's Degree | $58,057 | +$21,975 | clears the bar | $24,424 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,428 | +$16,346 | clears the bar | $25,625 | 1.6 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $69,002 | +$32,920 | clears the bar | $20,264 | 0.6 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $71,192 | +$35,110 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,707 | +$7,625 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,361 | +$25,279 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.