Median Earnings (1yr)
$65,351
95th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
36
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Chicago graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Chicago graduates earn $65k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (34 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Chicago$65,351
University of Illinois Chicago$70,256
Loyola University Chicago$68,237
Roosevelt University$65,702$55,450
Aurora University$64,819
Northeastern Illinois University$60,664
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$14,338$70,256
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$51,716$68,237
Roosevelt University
Chicago
$20,280$65,702
Aurora University
Aurora
$28,220$64,819
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$12,383$60,664

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 University of Chicago, approximately 14% 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.