Benedictine University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Benedictine University at a glance

• 1,942

  students enrolled

• 1,426

  degrees and certificates a year

• 50%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,313

  average net price a year

  Tuition $31,028

• $50,222

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $63,446

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Benedictine University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of DuPage County, where the college is.

• 1,302

  open professional jobs

• 192

  entry level

  15 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  53 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in DuPage County

  2026-08 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $110,502

  median household income

  DuPage County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (177 open), sales (150 open), operations (274 open), marketing (57 open), human resources (65 open), strategy (6 open).

Hiring most: Michael Page (34), Exelon (33), PECO Energy (33), Baltimore Gas and Electric (32), Pepco Holdings (32), KeHE (23), Zachry (20), LHH (17).

What they hire for: Engineering (278), Operations (274), Finance (177), Sales (150), Data & Analytics (75), Human Resources (65). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Du Page County Workforce Innovation Board.

• workNet DuPage Career CenterLisle · 630-955-2030 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Benedictine University?

Benedictine University enrolls about 1,942 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lisle, Illinois. It awards about 1,426 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Benedictine University?

50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Benedictine University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,222 six years after entry and $63,446 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Benedictine University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Benedictine University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Benedictine University?

1,302 open professional jobs are listed in DuPage County, 192 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page has the most openings.