Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,779
5th percentile (25th in IL)
Est. Median Debt
$24,536
Est. from IL median (4 programs)
Sample Size
40
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Roosevelt University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Roosevelt University graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all computer and information sciences bachelors 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

Computer and Information Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (30 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Roosevelt University$42,779$54,958$24,536*
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$113,503$19,399*0.17
Loyola University Chicago$68,950$22,701*0.33
Illinois State University$65,127$75,982$22,250*0.34
Western Illinois University$62,578$62,291$25,250*0.40
Illinois Institute of Technology$61,313$77,873$24,750*0.40
National Median$61,322$25,000*0.41
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Computer and Information Sciences Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$16,004$113,503$19,399
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$51,716$68,950$22,701
Illinois State University
Normal
$16,021$65,127$22,250
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$14,952$62,578$25,250
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$51,763$61,313$24,750

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.