Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 59.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.3%
- Retention Rate
- 77.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,709
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,318
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $215/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $111,435 | $50,408 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $86,375 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $67,101 | $23,641 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $66,941 | $27,588 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,238 | $30,785 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,661 | $22,654 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master | $52,464 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $50,439 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $50,105 | $20,505 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $50,105 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $48,682 | $20,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $48,432 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $47,260 | $23,199 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $47,200 | $21,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $46,087 | $19,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Aurora graduates enter careers with a median debt of $20,318, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 35% against their $58,709 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $215 consume about 4.4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong connections to local healthcare systems help nursing graduates secure positions quickly, contributing to the impressive 97.3% employment rate. Education and business majors also find steady placement in the Chicago suburbs. With relatively modest debt loads and solid earning potential in stable fields like healthcare and education, Aurora offers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.