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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
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 32% | 161 |
| Education | 21% | 108 |
| Health professions | 14% | 69 |
| Psychology | 8% | 38 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 6% | 31 |
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.
155
open professional jobs
16
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
7 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in St. Clair County
2026-09 · down 0.8 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 (13 open), sales (3 open), operations (20 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (3 open), strategy (1 open).
Hiring most: Caci-Iss (17), Trace Systems (15), Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command (9), Caci, LLC - Commercial (9), Air Mobility Command (6), Air National Guard Units (6), Marathon TS (6), Army Transportation (5).
What they hire for: Engineering (55), Operations (20), Finance (13), Data & Analytics (10), Programs (8), Security (8). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Mid America Workforce Investment Board.
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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?
- 155 open professional jobs are listed in St. Clair County, 16 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Caci-Iss has the most openings.
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