Chicago State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Chicago State University?

Chicago State University's reported six-year graduation rate is 15% for the measured first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort; its four-year rate is 8%. These are cohort measures, not the percentage of all current CSU students who will eventually earn a degree.

The reported first-year retention rate is 57%, measuring the share of a relevant entering cohort that returned the following fall. Graduation-rate figures have an important limitation for transfer and adult applicants: the standard federal first-time, full-time cohort does not represent every student pathway. Prospective students can use these results to ask concrete questions about required-course availability, advising, credit transfer, and support for staying on track, without assuming the statistics identify a single cause.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Chicago State University?

College Scorecard program figures report earnings measured about one year after completion for graduates in the relevant field whose earnings could be measured. They are historical outcomes for particular groups, not starting-salary offers or predictions for an individual student.

Reported one-year figures include $63,393 for registered nursing, $35,049 for business administration and management, $32,482 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods, and $26,067 for psychology. The differences should not be read as a ranking of educational quality: occupations, credentials, hours worked, geography, and further study all affect earnings. Program-level figures may also be based on limited cohorts. Students comparing majors should examine the precise program and credential behind a figure, as well as licensing requirements and the likely cost of completing the degree.