Elmhurst University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Elmhurst University at a glance

• 3,006

  students enrolled

• 1,068

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,185

  average net price a year

  Tuition $41,258

• $52,803

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,462

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst University

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

• 1,142

  open professional jobs

• 165

  entry level

  11 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  48 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in DuPage County

  2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $110,502

  median household income

  DuPage County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (21 open), finance (164 open), sales (124 open), operations (235 open), marketing (43 open), human resources (54 open).

Hiring most: Baltimore Gas and Electric (27), Exelon (27), PECO Energy (27), Pepco Holdings (27), Sargent & Lundy (24), Creative Financial Staffing (23), KeHE (20), Navistar (20).

What they hire for: Engineering (256), Operations (235), Finance (164), Sales (124), Human Resources (54), Data & Analytics (52). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Du Page County Workforce Innovation Board.

• workNet DuPage Career CenterLisle · 630-955-2030 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Elmhurst University?

Elmhurst University enrolls about 3,006 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Elmhurst, Illinois. It awards about 1,068 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Elmhurst University?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Elmhurst University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,803 six years after entry and $61,462 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Elmhurst University offer AI or data science degrees?

Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst University?

1,142 open professional jobs are listed in DuPage County, 165 of them entry level and 11 saying no experience is needed. Baltimore Gas and Electric has the most openings.