Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 2,849 undergraduates
Of 41 programs with reported earnings, 38 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 82 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,018 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,280 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,266 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,944 |
| $110k and up | $27,157 |
| All families (average) | $20,194 |
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 | $82,149 | +$46,067 | clears the bar | $33,831 | 0.7 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $63,007 | +$26,925 | clears the bar | $55,400 | 2.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,049 | +$15,967 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,134 | +$11,052 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | $67,783 | +$31,701 | clears the bar | $35,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,274 | +$27,192 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Master's Degree | $69,833 | +$33,751 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $37,748 | +$1,666 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 15.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $63,081 | +$26,999 | clears the bar | $22,437 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,839 | +$29,757 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $67,560 | +$31,478 | clears the bar | $40,460 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,716 | +$39,634 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $86,632 | +$50,550 | clears the bar | $45,158 | 0.9 yrs |
| Music | Master's Degree | $41,219 | +$5,137 | clears the bar | $39,903 | 7.8 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $100,024 | +$63,942 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 41 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 35% 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.