Rush University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rush University at a glance

• 138

  students enrolled

• 931

  degrees and certificates a year

• $86,865

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $75,194

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Rush 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 Rush University

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

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• 9,880

  open professional jobs

• 989

  entry level

  72 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,067 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, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (134 open), research (58 open).

Hiring most: Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), PwC (69), UL Solutions (68), Michael Page (67).

What they hire for: Finance (1,555), Sales (1,419), Engineering (1,349), Operations (957), Data & Analytics (687), Marketing (506). 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 Rush University?

Rush University enrolls about 138 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 931 degrees and certificates a year.

What do Rush University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $86,865 six years after entry and $75,194 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rush University offer AI or data science degrees?

Rush 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 Rush University?

9,880 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 989 of them entry level and 72 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.