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Roosevelt University

430 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

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US ranking
position: 453
Tuition & fees per year: $33,398
Acceptance rate: 94.00%
Median alumni salary: $42,417
Avg. SAT and ACT: 990 SAT, 24 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Roosevelt University?

Roosevelt University has relatively low graduation rates overall, with only 41% of students completing their programs. This places the university in the bottom 20% nationwide in terms of graduation success. Male students graduate at a slightly lower rate of 37%, which is in the bottom 25%, while female students have a graduation rate of 45%, also ranking in the bottom 20% nationally.

The four-year graduation rate at Roosevelt University stands at 37%, indicating that just over a third of students finish their bachelor's degrees on a traditional timeline. When considering a six-year timeframe, the graduation rate increases to 46%, but this is still considered low and ranks in the bottom 30% compared to other institutions.

Retention rates, which reflect the percentage of first-year students who return for their sophomore year, are also low at 62%, placing Roosevelt University in the bottom 20% nationally. This suggests challenges in keeping students enrolled and engaged beyond their initial year.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Roosevelt University?

Graduates of Roosevelt University have varied earning potentials depending on their field of study, with some programs demonstrating notably higher median salaries. Among the highest earners are those who completed degrees in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing, with median earnings around $57,680. This suggests that students pursuing healthcare-related disciplines at Roosevelt University may find strong financial opportunities post-graduation.

Business-related degrees also offer competitive earning prospects. Alumni with a degree in Finance and Financial Management Services earn approximately $46,281 on average, while those in Accounting and Related Services make about $45,800. Marketing graduates can expect a median income near $43,506, and Human Resources Management and Services degrees yield around $44,306. Those who studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations see earnings near $37,900, indicating a reasonable return in the broader business domain.

Legal Support Services graduates stand out with median earnings close to $41,906, reflecting the financial potential in specialized support roles within the legal field. Meanwhile, Computer and Information Sciences graduates report median salaries around $40,369, and degrees in Computer Science show similar results with earnings near $38,779, highlighting technology-related disciplines as solid career paths.

Education programs exhibit a range of earnings, with Teacher Education and Professional Development in Specific Levels and Methods graduates earning about $37,587, while those in more general Education programs receive a median income of roughly $26,714. These figures suggest moderate financial outcomes for education degrees.

Other notable median salaries include Criminal Justice and Corrections at $37,505, Hospitality Administration and Management at $37,624, and Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at $41,541. Meanwhile, degrees in Psychology and Sociology yield median earnings of $27,992 and $25,874 respectively, indicating lower but stable income levels in social science fields.

In the realm of liberal arts and the applied arts, Design and Applied Arts graduates earn about $25,626, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft around $22,483, and Music approximately $23,445. Biological sciences, such as Biology general studies, report median earnings near $26,314, showing modest income potential relative to the more technical and business-focused degrees.

Roosevelt University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 41%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 37%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 46%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Roosevelt University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Roosevelt University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

112

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

52227

Education

601272

Legal Professions and Studies

10313

English Language and Literature/Letters

325

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

30434

Mathematics and Statistics

415

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

224

Philosophy and Religious Studies

112

Psychology

51758

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

181533

Social Sciences

18624

Visual and Performing Arts

523183

Health Professions and Related Programs

512475

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

8182163

History

314

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

123

Education

11927146

English Language and Literature/Letters

246

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

38846

Mathematics and Statistics

101

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

426

Psychology

752297

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

606

Social Sciences

101

Visual and Performing Arts

473077

Health Professions and Related Programs

18321

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

8336119

History

202

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Psychology

101