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Chicago State University

Public College in Chicago, IL. Six-year graduation rate 15%. Median 10-year earnings $42,778.

Verdict Mixed outcomes
Chicago State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$42,778
Median debt at grad
$30,625
Mobility score
3.7
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
15.5%
Federal loan default
0%

Graduates earn a median $42,778 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 15%.

Green Flags
  • 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
  • ! Debt-to-income ratio 0.72 — elevated (above 0.60)
  • ! Graduation rate 15% — below national average

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How we evaluate Chicago State University

IPEDS
US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
Opportunity Insights
Mobility by institution
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