Rush University
Private nonprofit four-year university in Chicago, IL.
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Acceptance rate
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Graduation rate
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Earnings after 10 yrs
$91,211
Private nonprofitLarge city138 undergraduates
Cost of Rush University
Admissions
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $76,031 |
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| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $91,211 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 4th of 65 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $24,334 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $277 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 39% |
| Students with federal loans | 49% |
Majors and programs at Rush University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 57 | $79,611 | $22,868 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 40 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 127 | $136,011 | $129,009 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 109 | $91,459 | $60,511 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 301 | $88,094 | $109,048 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 29 | $76,570 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 46 | $75,828 | $79,207 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 107 | $69,979 | $86,563 |
| Biotechnology | 65 | $47,388 | $44,733 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 52 | — | $57,689 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | $126,914 | $89,602 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $85,445 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $71,697 | $132,714 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 26 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 10 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 284 | $68,267 | $262,371 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 19 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 458 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 72 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | $149,418 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 38 | $88,841 | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's College | Springfield | — | — | $84,869 |
| Saint Anthony College of Nursing | Rockford | — | — | $85,334 |
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy | — | — | $70,103 |
| Hebrew Theological College | Skokie | $12,583 | 57% | $41,318 |
| Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | Chicago | $8,494 | 100% | — |
| Methodist College | Peoria | $41,238 | 39% | $71,324 |
| VanderCook College of Music | Chicago | $21,556 | 89% | $54,590 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Peoria | — | — | $80,384 |
About Rush University
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 138 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | rushu.rush.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much do Rush University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $91,211 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 65 similar colleges in Illinois. The best-paid bachelor's program is allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions ($79,611 a year after graduation).