You would borrow a median $25,250 — about $287 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $34,706 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly — years of the salary premium.
The figures below are what the US Department of Education publishes for this university.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Generations College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $25,250 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,165 against $22,500 of debt. Generations College sits inside that set.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Illinois | A | $15,000 | $91,885 | 0.3 yrs |
| Northwestern University Illinois | A | $15,000 | $89,363 | 0.3 yrs |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Illinois | A | $19,500 | $81,054 | 0.5 yrs |
| University of Illinois Chicago Illinois | A | $16,704 | $68,740 | 0.6 yrs |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois | A | $25,000 | $82,592 | 0.6 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported recently. This page is information, not financial advice.