Roosevelt University Rankings Based on Salary
- Roosevelt University ranks better than only 48% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Roosevelt University ranks better than only 45% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Roosevelt University's Top Ranking
- #25
Salary and Debt by Major at Roosevelt University
We calculated a salary score for each of Roosevelt University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Roosevelt University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for RU Bachelor's Degrees
RU ranks higher than 48% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,000 | $46,966 |
| Biology, General | $25,000 | $29,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $52,941 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $20,500 | $38,597 |
| Computer Science | $21,500 | $47,260 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,000 | $37,208 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $27,000 | $21,004 |
| Education, General | $31,000 | $26,353 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $27,000 | $39,741 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $24,312 | $49,312 |
| History | Not Reported | $29,141 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $18,750 | $39,009 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $20,490 | $44,468 |
| Legal Support Services | $25,000 | $41,937 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24,946 | $48,198 |
| Marketing | $25,500 | $44,635 |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $46,087 |
| Music | $23,250 | $24,201 |
| Political Science and Government | $27,000 | $25,194 |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $31,133 |
| Sociology | $22,250 | $36,488 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not Reported | $35,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,000 | $33,565 |
Salary Scores for RU Master's Degrees
RU ranks higher than 41% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $39,687 | $60,155 |
| Biology, General | $37,030 | $29,685 |
| Biotechnology | Not Reported | $57,318 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,300 | $60,275 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $41,000 | $53,984 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $61,500 | $42,775 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $69,338 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Not Reported | $47,260 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $45,485 | $62,343 |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $66,045 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $61,500 | $43,798 |
| Music | $41,000 | $27,181 |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $41,193 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $46,869 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,000 | $49,918 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $63,005 |
Salary Scores for RU Doctoral Degrees
RU ranks higher than 3% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $199,579 | $98,403 |
Roosevelt University Reviews
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The faculty and advisors were very professional and knowledgeable in their respective fields. Overall the experience was challenging as I was simultaneously working full time while taking 12 credit hours in the evening. Nevertheless, I managed to graduate with honors in May of 2017 with a Bachelors in Paralegal Studies. My only complaint is the exorbitant amount of money I was charged when I failed to make 2 payments to the registrars office. The school sent my account to collections where I was charged $900... Read More
Roosevelt University is truly one of a kind. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago I quickly became a student of the college and the city. While it lacks the traditional feel of a college campus, Roosevelt more than makes up for it with its unique flare to incorporate learning with the real-life challenges of life after college. Surrounded by a number of other colleges and universities, in walking distance, makes meeting other students easy and the quest of finding your tribe special as you have so many... Read More