Education at McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
McKendree University graduates in education earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McKendree University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 142 | Baker University Baldwin City, KS | $59,019 | $61,271 | #123 | $54,404 |
| 143 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $58,849 | $56,213 | #172 | $50,147 |
| 144 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $58,739 | $53,487 | #193 | $55,195 |
| 145 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $58,566 | $57,541 | #159 | $50,945 |
| 146 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $58,304 | $61,962 | #112 | $57,478 |
| 147 | Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $58,181 | $61,199 | #124 | — |
| 148 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $58,149 | $52,950 | #196 | $53,665 |
Other Majors at McKendree University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,725 | $100,754 | #395 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,945 | $61,983 | #503 of 861 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $71,192 | $65,396 | #22 of 190 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $61,988 | $57,251 | #360 of 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McKendree University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,945 one year after graduating and $58,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McKendree University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, McKendree University ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at McKendree University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,813.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.