Eastern Illinois University

What are the graduation rates for students at Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University's reported six-year graduation rate is 47% for the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 27%. These measures follow entering students over fixed periods; they do not describe every transfer student, part-time student or graduate student.

The difference between the four- and six-year figures matters financially: finishing later can mean additional living expenses and, depending on enrollment and aid, additional tuition. EIU's reported first-year retention rate is 72%, indicating the share of the measured cohort that returned the following fall. None of these statistics explains why a particular student stayed, left or took longer to finish. Applicants comparing programs may find it useful to ask about course availability, advising and the usual sequence of requirements in their intended major.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Eastern Illinois University?

College Scorecard program data report different earnings figures for former Eastern Illinois University students across fields, measured one year after completion. For example, the reported figures are $59,362 for registered nursing, $48,035 for general computer and information sciences, and $35,177 for teacher education at specific levels and methods.

These are field-level observations, not salaries promised to new graduates or evidence that a major alone caused a particular income. Scorecard earnings measures cover students whose earnings can be observed in the underlying federal data; they do not capture every career path equally. The figures can also be affected by where graduates work, whether they study further and how long it takes to enter an occupation. Students should compare the exact degree level and field classification when using earnings data, and weigh potential income alongside program cost, borrowing and career goals.