Saint Xavier University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Saint Xavier University at a glance

• 3,096

  students enrolled

• 961

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,970

  average net price a year

  Tuition $35,680

• $50,784

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,656

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University

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

• 10,127

  open professional jobs

• 852

  entry level

  68 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,105 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, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (141 open), finance (1,568 open), sales (1,427 open), operations (1,021 open), marketing (510 open), human resources (511 open).

Hiring most: Northern Trust (148), Michael Page (82), Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), PwC (69).

What they hire for: Finance (1,568), Sales (1,427), Engineering (1,374), Operations (1,021), Data & Analytics (706), Human Resources (511). 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 Saint Xavier University?

Saint Xavier University enrolls about 3,096 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 961 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Xavier University?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Saint Xavier University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,784 six years after entry and $58,656 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Saint Xavier University offer AI or data science degrees?

Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University?

10,127 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 852 of them entry level and 68 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.