Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Aurora University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 58th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Aurora University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $51,605 | $90,089 | -16% | #244 of 349 | #257 | $22,850 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,520 | $84,022 | -5% | #564 of 966 | #739 | $22,654 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,437 | $77,436 | -7% | #229 of 452 | #266 | $20,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,086 | $74,820 | -2% | #359 of 796 | #433 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | $39,482 | $64,813 | -6% | #297 of 516 | #347 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,843 | $64,446 | -6% | #607 of 1176 | #703 | $20,595 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,150 | $60,808 | +10% | #118 of 660 | #167 | $19,597 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,614 | $60,775 | +15% | #79 of 476 | #91 | $23,313 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $58,503 | -8% | #361 of 565 | #375 | — |
| Psychology | $31,484 | $55,697 | +10% | #220 of 1027 | #242 | $18,585 |
| Social Work | $38,382 | $55,546 | +7% | #126 of 420 | #165 | $21,579 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $33,018 | $52,987 | -14% | #40 of 48 | #39 | $19,050 |
| Biology | $32,691 | $52,159 | -9% | #623 of 841 | #683 | $22,133 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,728 | $50,079 | -11% | #445 of 660 | #496 | $19,653 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,256 | $49,471 | -9% | #428 of 610 | #484 | $23,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,282 | $46,609 | -2% | #399 of 680 | #544 | $21,406 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $44,786 | -13% | #89 of 103 | #78 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,856 | — | — | — | — | $20,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Aurora University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $318,445
- Avg rent near campus: $2,125/mo — vs ~$811/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60506 (5.2% cap, Aurora)
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🏆 Where Aurora University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Room | $7,300 | |
| Board | $5,940 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $45,864 | $45,864 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Aurora University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
👥 Race & Ethnicity
🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology