North Park University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

North Park University at a glance

• 1,818

  students enrolled

• 642

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,948

  average net price a year

  Tuition $34,685

• $49,326

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,572

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

North Park 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 North Park University

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

• 7,448

  open professional jobs

• 650

  entry level

  49 say no experience is needed

• 12%

  ask for AI skills

  883 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-09 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (1,124 open), sales (1,062 open), operations (739 open), marketing (376 open), human resources (356 open), strategy (116 open).

Hiring most: Mars (115), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher (76), Gallagher Bassett (75), Amazon (72), West Monroe (71), UL Solutions (61), Aon (54).

What they hire for: Finance (1,124), Sales (1,062), Engineering (1,048), Operations (739), Data & Analytics (491), Marketing (376). 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 North Park University?

North Park University enrolls about 1,818 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 642 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at North Park University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do North Park University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,326 six years after entry and $59,572 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does North Park University offer AI or data science degrees?

North Park 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 North Park University?

7,448 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 650 of them entry level and 49 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.