Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $75,194
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,988
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $127,831 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $109,604 | $69,789 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $100,069 | $105,381 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $81,031 | $65,409 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. | Master | $73,829 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $72,274 | $26,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $69,338 | $93,667 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $69,208 | $90,484 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $67,660 | $157,058 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Master | $61,218 | $74,712 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $60,452 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $58,823 | $74,668 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $58,566 | $214,974 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Master | $54,630 | $66,700 |
| Biotechnology. | Master | $29,685 | $33,154 |
Outcomes Overview
Rush graduates earn $88,901 in their first year, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.25. Monthly loan payments of $233 consume only 3.1% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 84.88% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' strong earning potential in healthcare fields. With 94.8% employment rate, Rush alumni quickly find positions as nurses, physician assistants, and healthcare administrators in Chicago's robust medical sector. The university's direct pipeline to Rush University Medical Center and other Chicago health systems provides immediate career opportunities. Despite the specialized focus limiting career flexibility, Rush delivers a strong return on investment for health sciences students.