East-West University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

East-West University at a glance

• 468

  students enrolled

• 28

  degrees and certificates a year

• 16%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,697

  average net price a year

  Tuition $24,750

• $21,236

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $29,963

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

East-West 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 East-West University

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

• 9,990

  open professional jobs

• 975

  entry level

  74 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,091 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 business & management, computer & information sciences, engineering technologies, which lead to finance (1,570 open), sales (1,408 open), operations (965 open), marketing (510 open), human resources (502 open), strategy (156 open).

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

What they hire for: Finance (1,570), Sales (1,408), Engineering (1,371), Operations (965), Data & Analytics (697), 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 East-West University?

East-West University enrolls about 468 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 28 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at East-West University?

16% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do East-West University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $21,236 six years after entry and $29,963 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does East-West University offer AI or data science degrees?

East-West 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 East-West University?

9,990 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 975 of them entry level and 74 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.