Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,998
23rd percentile (40th in IL)
Sample Size
74
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Roosevelt University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Roosevelt University graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all biology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Biology masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Roosevelt University$33,998
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville$56,315
Western Illinois University$47,820$46,564
Northern Illinois University$46,541
Eastern Illinois University$36,094
Midwestern University-Downers Grove$24,810
National Median$43,317

Other Biology Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$12,922$56,315
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$14,952$47,820
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$12,700$46,541
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
$13,403$36,094
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove
$24,810

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 Roosevelt University, approximately 46% 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.