Top Ranked Programs
Elmhurst University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's applied, career-focused identity. Psychology, General is the largest program with 93 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Nursing, Teacher Education, and Biology, General. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 811 students annually, the institution's strength concentrates in Business (representing 20% of graduates) and Education (representing 12% of graduates). The highest-earning programs reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year outcomes signal strong labor-market positioning. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $79,372 four years after enrollment with 56 graduates, while Business Administration graduates earn $76,678 and Finance graduates earn $76,433. These programs anchor Elmhurst University's earnings profile and reflect the institution's positioning as a professional-outcomes-oriented private university in the Chicago metropolitan region. The program portfolio emphasizes applied business, accounting, and professional management fields where employers recruit actively and starting salaries reflect stable, in-demand career pathways. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Elmhurst University's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand.