McKendree University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

McKendree University at a glance

• 1,752

  students enrolled

• 509

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,717

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,660

• $49,439

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,572

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

McKendree 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 McKendree University

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

• 146

  open professional jobs

• 15

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in St. Clair County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $70,178

  median household income

  St. Clair 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 business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (11 open), sales (4 open), operations (23 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: CACI International (17), Trace Systems (15), Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command (11), Air Mobility Command (10), Caci, LLC - Commercial (10), Army Transportation (8), Air National Guard Units (6), Caci International (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (40), Operations (23), Security (12), Finance (11), Data & Analytics (10), Programs (9). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Mid America Workforce Investment Board.

• Illinois workNet Center - American Job Center - BellevilleBelleville · 618-277-3090 · 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 McKendree University?

McKendree University enrolls about 1,752 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lebanon, Illinois. It awards about 509 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at McKendree University?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do McKendree University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,439 six years after entry and $58,572 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does McKendree University offer AI or data science degrees?

McKendree 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 McKendree University?

146 open professional jobs are listed in St. Clair County, 15 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. CACI International has the most openings.