Lewis University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lewis University at a glance

• 4,015

  students enrolled

• 2,231

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,028

  average net price a year

  Tuition $37,592

• $56,095

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $66,099

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

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

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 Lewis University

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

• 264

  open professional jobs

• 47

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  8 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Will County

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $107,799

  median household income

  Will County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in computer & information sciences, business & management, health professions, which lead to engineering (33 open), data & analytics (4 open), security (2 open), product (2 open), finance (33 open), sales (31 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (17), Ulta Beauty (16), Michael Page (13), RJW Logistics Group (7), US Foods (6), L2x Talent Solutions (5), Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR (4), DHL (4).

What they hire for: Operations (77), Human Resources (34), Engineering (33), Finance (33), Sales (31), Administration (12). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Investment Board of Will County.

• IDES North Chicago StreetJoliet · 815-740-5100 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We are open to the public
• Workforce Center of Will CountyJoliet · 815-727-4444 · 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,

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Lewis University?

Lewis University enrolls about 4,015 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Romeoville, Illinois. It awards about 2,231 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Lewis University?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Lewis University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,095 six years after entry and $66,099 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Lewis University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Lewis University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Lewis University?

264 open professional jobs are listed in Will County, 47 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.