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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit · Ivy Plus
University of Chicago is a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, IL. With a 5% admission rate and 1,570 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 7,540 students, offers 17 programs with earnings data, and has a 95% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
5%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,570
Enrollment
7,540
Completion Rate
95%
Cost of Attendance
$86,856
In-State Tuition
$66,939
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,939
Programs
17
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 17 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($87K)
Showing 17 of 17 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $117,578 | $227,147 | $86,856 | 1.4x | |
| 2 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $100,421 | $146,679 | $86,856 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $92,075 | $157,181 | $86,856 | 1.1x | |
| 4 | StatisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,681 | $147,558 | $86,856 | 1.0x | |
| 5 | Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,057 | $99,986 | $86,856 | 0.7x | |
| 6 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,022 | $88,531 | $86,856 | 0.6x | |
| 7 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,616 | $64,082 | $86,856 | 0.5x | |
| 8 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,397 | $54,643 | $86,856 | 0.5x | |
| 9 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,808 | — | $86,856 | 0.5x | |
| 10 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,246 | — | $86,856 | 0.4x | |
| 11 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,275 | $68,610 | $86,856 | 0.4x | |
| 12 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,986 | $84,957 | $86,856 | 0.4x | |
| 13 | PhilosophyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $72,246 | $86,856 | — | |
| 14 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $91,650 | $86,856 | — | |
| 15 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $70,596 | $86,856 | — | |
| 16 | AnthropologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $55,099 | $86,856 | — | |
| 17 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $98,430 | $86,856 | — |