National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 4,406 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 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,462 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,567 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,996 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,447 |
| $110k and up | $17,956 |
| All families (average) | $12,641 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $62,529 | +$26,447 | clears the bar | $28,041 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,398 | +$10,316 | clears the bar | $35,742 | 3.5 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $70,926 | +$34,844 | clears the bar | $21,555 | 0.6 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $59,315 | +$23,233 | clears the bar | $45,757 | 2 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $65,083 | +$29,001 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $74,144 | +$38,062 | clears the bar | $22,507 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,388 | +$9,306 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $52,616 | +$16,534 | clears the bar | $23,611 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $86,139 | +$50,057 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,798 | -$284 | falls short | $14,000 | n/a |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $56,989 | +$20,907 | clears the bar | $21,036 | 1 yr |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $136,173 | +$100,091 | clears the bar | $67,279 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $45,096 | +$9,014 | clears the bar | $16,353 | 1.8 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $45,609 | +$9,527 | clears the bar | $12,833 | 1.3 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | $80,648 | +$44,566 | clears the bar | $12,623 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 55% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.