University of Chicago: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Chicago at a glance

• 7,569

  students enrolled

• 6,994

  degrees and certificates a year

• 96%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,860

  average net price a year

  Tuition $63,801

• $80,870

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $91,885

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

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 University of Chicago

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

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• 9,896

  open professional jobs

• 990

  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 social sciences, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to research (58 open), programs (106 open), human resources (497 open), finance (1,555 open), sales (1,435 open), operations (957 open).

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

What they hire for: Finance (1,555), Sales (1,435), 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 University of Chicago?

University of Chicago enrolls about 7,569 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 6,994 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Chicago?

96% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Chicago graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $80,870 six years after entry and $91,885 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Chicago offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Chicago awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Chicago?

9,896 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 990 of them entry level and 72 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.