Chicago State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Chicago State University at a glance

• 1,384

  students enrolled

• 505

  degrees and certificates a year

• 15%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,335

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,040

• $33,805

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,778

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Chicago State 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 Chicago State University

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

• 10,145

  open professional jobs

• 954

  entry level

  75 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,107 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, psychology, business & management, which lead to clinical (139 open), human resources (506 open), research (59 open), programs (110 open), finance (1,579 open), sales (1,411 open).

Hiring most: Northern Trust (148), Mars (81), Michael Page (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), PwC (69).

What they hire for: Finance (1,579), Sales (1,411), Engineering (1,384), Operations (1,022), Data & Analytics (709), Marketing (510). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Chicago State University?

Chicago State University enrolls about 1,384 students and is a public 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 505 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Chicago State University?

15% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Chicago State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,805 six years after entry and $42,778 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Chicago State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Chicago State 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 Chicago State University?

10,145 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 954 of them entry level and 75 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.