Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 9,828 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 8,619 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 11,412 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 15,665 | |
| $110,001+ | 21,027 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $51,989 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10% | |
| Black | 18% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 3% | |
| Nonresident / international | 3% |
Other Four-year institutions in IL
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adler University | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Ambria College of Nursing | Not reported | Not reported | $67,290 |
| American Islamic College | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Augustana College | Not reported | 72.9% | $62,971 |
| Aurora University | Not reported | 60.3% | $58,709 |
| Benedictine University | Not reported | 50.3% | $63,446 |
| Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation Inc. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Blackburn College | Not reported | 57.5% | $46,802 |
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Not reported | Not reported | $72,430 |
| Bradley University | Not reported | 76.2% | $66,852 |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | Not reported | 41.7% | $92,405 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $95,880 | $103,485 | Not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $81,362 | $80,890 | $23,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $76,047 | $89,051 | Not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $72,758 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $72,220 | $92,374 | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $70,704 | $83,343 | $22,468 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $69,772 | $65,184 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $66,840 | $76,194 | $23,974 |
| Political Science and Government. | $63,359 | $78,850 | Not reported |
| Marketing. | $62,994 | $69,303 | $24,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $61,989 | $67,030 | Not reported |
| Political Science and Government. | $61,519 | $63,293 | $24,739 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $60,985 | $86,176 | $25,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $60,473 | $58,928 | $19,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $59,401 | $63,560 | $23,745 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | $58,856 | $62,269 | Not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $58,533 | $62,033 | Not reported |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $58,301 | $49,079 | Not reported |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $57,887 | $56,359 | $26,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | $56,435 | $60,397 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10