Top Ranked Programs
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.