Chicago State University

📍 Chicago, IL  ·  Official Website ↗

🟡 Fair ROI

Break-Even 7.7 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$88,955

10-yr Median Salary $42,778

Grad Rate 15.5%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$12,754

Out-of-State: $12,754

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$42,778

6-yr median: $33,805

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Median Graduate Debt

$30,625

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

15.5%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 7.7 years

$30,625 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$88,955

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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⏳ Years to Break Even

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 1,384 students.