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90.9%Acceptance
$20,604Tuition
12,188Students
50%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$92,405Earnings
#9 in IllinoisPrivate forprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalData: 2023-24

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
44.4%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
50.0%
Retention Rate
76.9%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$92,405
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,919
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Loan Repayment Rate
59.5%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$222/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Doctoral $127,754 $39,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Certificate $106,421 $30,922
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Master $90,893 $42,611
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Bachelor $71,315 $22,213
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Associate $54,630

Outcomes Overview

Chamberlain graduates earn a median of $92,405 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 23% based on the typical $20,919 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $222 consume only 3% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's 98.7% employment rate reflects strong demand for nurses and healthcare professionals. Most graduates enter bedside nursing roles at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems where starting salaries often exceed $70,000. The healthcare sector's job security and growth prospects enhance long-term earning potential. Despite the 50% six-year graduation rate raising completion concerns, graduates who finish the program enjoy a strong return on investment.