Millikin University
Decatur, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 1,382 undergraduates
All 17 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,659 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,629 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,053 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,622 |
| $110k and up | $27,524 |
| All families (average) | $21,989 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $38,666 | +$2,584 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 10.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,200 | +$46,118 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,489 | +$35,407 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $52,910 | +$16,828 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,797 | +$9,715 | clears the bar | $25,446 | 2.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,834 | +$28,752 | clears the bar | $20,631 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $85,419 | +$49,337 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,804 | +$24,722 | clears the bar | $26,926 | 1.1 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $43,388 | +$7,306 | clears the bar | $26,996 | 3.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,665 | +$12,583 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's Degree | $70,893 | +$34,811 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $52,870 | +$16,788 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $43,858 | +$7,776 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,444 | +$9,362 | clears the bar | $21,149 | 2.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,399 | +$35,317 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.