Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,337
78th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
28
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lewis University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lewis University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lewis University$56,337$59,416
Concordia University-Chicago$74,696$66,588
Northeastern Illinois University$68,449
Roosevelt University$60,768
Bradley University$57,401$48,991
DePaul University$52,699$56,445
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest
$36,258$74,696
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$12,383$68,449
Roosevelt University
Chicago
$20,280$60,768
Bradley University
Peoria
$39,680$57,401
DePaul University
Chicago
$44,460$52,699

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lewis University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.