Mckendree University

Mckendree University's published cost of attendance is $48,845. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,928, middle-income families pay around $21,041, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,066.

Azimuth ranks Mckendree University #909 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Mckendree University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional aid. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's financial aid commitment, though the spread across income bands shows how aid intensity varies by family circumstances.

Families applying for aid use the FAFSA to establish eligibility and receive need-based award packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,582; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,630, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of McKendree University earn median 4-year earnings of $60,630, placing Mckendree University in the 46.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,062 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mckendree University in the 53.4 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Mckendree University #893 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects McKendree's business-focused program portfolio.

Nursing is the largest program with 69 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,916, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 58 students earning $61,173, while Psychology, General and Kinesiology round out the core program mix with 35 and 30 graduates respectively.

These programs anchor McKendree's economic profile, with Business representing the institution's primary degree concentration and driving the overall earnings outcomes that position the university competitively among comparable institutions.

McKendree University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on applied career preparation. Nursing is the largest program with 69 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Psychology, General, Kinesiology, and Digital Marketing.

Across 23 total programs, the institution concentrates its degree output in Business (representing 28% of graduates) and Social Sciences (representing 8% of graduates), with additional strength in Education. The highest-earning programs at McKendree reflect the institution's professional orientation.

Nursing graduates earn median four-year earnings of $79,916 with 69 graduates, while Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods delivers $69,002 with 16 graduates. Digital Marketing earns $65,696 and Business Administration reaches $61,173, demonstrating consistent earnings outcomes across the institution's applied-professional portfolio.

These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable employment immediately after completion. McKendree's program signature emphasizes business, management, and applied professional fields aligned with regional employer demand.

The concentration in Business reflects the institution's positioning as a career-focused private university serving students seeking clear pathways to employment. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with labor-market demand in the Midwest and nationally.