Rush University
Chicago, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 138 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $91,030 | +$54,948 | clears the bar | $90,484 | 1.6 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $97,168 | +$61,086 | clears the bar | $214,974 | 3.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $149,869 | +$113,787 | clears the bar | $105,381 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $70,764 | +$34,682 | clears the bar | $74,668 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biotechnology | Master's Degree | $85,207 | +$49,125 | clears the bar | $33,154 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $120,520 | +$84,438 | clears the bar | $65,409 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $85,450 | +$49,368 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | Master's Degree | $240,659 | +$204,577 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's Degree | $64,283 | +$28,201 | clears the bar | $66,700 | 2.4 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $82,177 | +$46,095 | clears the bar | $74,712 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $132,917 | +$96,835 | clears the bar | $69,789 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Doctoral Degree | $80,786 | +$44,704 | clears the bar | $157,058 | 3.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $81,137 | +$45,055 | clears the bar | $93,667 | 2.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants.
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.