Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 95.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 94.9%
- Retention Rate
- 99.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $91,885
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 87.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | Doctoral | $171,510 | $188,691 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $159,442 | $92,529 |
| Statistics. | Master | $116,083 | $48,437 |
| Computer Science. | Master | $92,277 | $80,205 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $91,211 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $85,637 | $13,395 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $84,653 | $59,772 |
| Political Science and Government. | Doctoral | $74,576 | |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $72,022 | $12,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master | $70,083 | $78,854 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor | $68,499 | |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Doctoral | $63,005 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $59,751 | $141,166 |
| Education, General. | Master | $53,060 | |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor | $52,663 | $17,492 |
Outcomes Overview
University of Chicago graduates earn a median salary of $91,885 ten years out, placing them among the highest-earning liberal arts graduates nationally. With median debt of just $15,000, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 16%, well below the recommended 20% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $159 represent only 2.1% of typical graduate income. The school's rigorous economics program and strong alumni network open doors to finance, consulting, and academia. Many graduates pursue advanced degrees at top law, business, and PhD programs. The 93.4% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes across fields. Despite the hefty $87,960 total cost, UChicago delivers a strong return on investment for those who can access its generous need-based aid.