Monmouth College
Monmouth, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 702 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,483 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,400 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,782 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,057 |
| $110k and up | $21,678 |
| All families (average) | $17,133 |
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 | $65,916 | +$29,834 | clears the bar | $25,045 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,329 | +$11,247 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,093 | +$14,011 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 1.8 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $47,048 | +$10,966 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,058 | +$5,976 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,326 | +$30,244 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $32,103 | -$3,979 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,462 | +$10,380 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $51,377 | +$15,295 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.