Aurora University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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3,974
students enrolled
2,219
degrees and certificates a year
60%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$18,838
average net price a year
Tuition $28,000
$51,237
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$58,709
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration & social work | 37% | 819 |
| Business & management | 16% | 363 |
| Health professions | 14% | 322 |
| Education | 13% | 288 |
| Psychology | 4% | 91 |
AI and data programs
Aurora University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Aurora University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kane County, where the college is.
224
open professional jobs
41
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
4 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in Kane County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$100,678
median household income
Kane County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in public administration & social work, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (2 open), administration (6 open), finance (22 open), sales (37 open), operations (55 open), marketing (7 open).
Hiring most: Entegris (14), GPAC (6), Michael Page (5), UFP Technologies (5), Fermilab (4), Sysco (4), US Foods (4), CRH Public (3).
What they hire for: Operations (55), Engineering (39), Sales (37), Finance (22), Human Resources (10), Marketing (7). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kane, Kendal & DeKalb County Workforce Development Board.
- workNet Batavia Serving Kane, Kendall and DeKalb CountiesBatavia · 630-762-2120 · Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:30, Wednesday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 08:30-16:30, Friday 08:30-16:30
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Common questions
- How big is Aurora University?
- Aurora University enrolls about 3,974 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Aurora, Illinois. It awards about 2,219 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Aurora University?
- 60% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Aurora University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,237 six years after entry and $58,709 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Aurora University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Aurora University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Aurora University?
- 224 open professional jobs are listed in Kane County, 41 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Entegris has the most openings.
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