Rush University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois with 138 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Rush University tuition, cost and net price
Rush University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $91,211 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $24,334 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Rush University majors and what graduates earn
Rush University awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) ($85,450).
All 2 majors at Rush University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 23 | $79,611 | $85,450 | $22,868 |
| Health professions, general | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Rush University
16 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 16 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 227 | n/a | n/a |
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 148 | $68,267 | $262,371 |
| Nursing | Master's | 148 | $88,094 | $109,048 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 71 | $136,011 | $129,009 |
| Health administration | Master's | 69 | $91,459 | $60,511 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 54 | $69,979 | $86,563 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 34 | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 30 | $47,388 | $44,733 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | 23 | n/a | $57,689 |
| Medical lab science | Master's | 18 | $75,828 | $79,207 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Doctoral | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | Master's | 14 | $76,570 | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Professional doctorate | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 6 | $126,914 | $89,602 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 138 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 75% women, 25% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
How much do Rush University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $91,211 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.