Educational Administration and Supervision at Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rasmussen's educational administration program costs nearly as much as it pays. With $35,697 in debt against first-year earnings of $37,480, graduates face manageable but tight finances—every dollar earned goes further here than at most competing programs nationwide, which typically saddle students with more debt for similar outcomes. The earnings themselves sit right at the national median, though they represent solid performance among Illinois programs (60th percentile in-state).

The troubling detail is that earnings actually slip by year four rather than grow. While many programs see graduates increase their income as they gain experience, Rasmussen grads in this field earn slightly less four years out than they did initially. This stagnation matters for a program serving predominantly Pell-eligible students who need economic mobility. The modest debt load provides some cushion, but families should understand this isn't a trajectory toward significantly higher pay.

For students committed to educational administration roles, this program delivers access at a reasonable cost. The debt won't crush them, and they'll enter the field earning what most graduates nationwide do. Just don't expect financial circumstances to improve dramatically over time—what you earn year one is roughly what you'll earn year four, making it critical to ensure that initial salary meets your needs.