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Erikson Institute
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  • Graduate School
  • CHICAGO, IL

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About Erikson Institute...
Address
451 NORTH LASALLE STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60654
Telephone
(312) 755-2250
From Erikson Institute

Groundbreakers. Change agents.

Erikson Institute is a premier independent institution of higher education committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to realize their potential. Our graduate programs focused on understanding the developmental needs of young children and families within the context of cultural, social, economic, and political circumstances. You will become a healthier professional through reflective practice through our Integrative seminars where you can reflect on your fieldwork and experience with peers and professors.

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Deadline for International Students
No data available  
Application Fee
$0

Scholarship

Masters Programs

Doctoral Programs

Master of Social Work

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Grow your knowledge and career through one of the nation’s only MSW programs focused on developmentally informed curriculum. Gain a deep understanding of child development and the impact that early experiences have over a lifetime. Further refine your expertise with an in-demand concentration.

Applying

Acceptance Rate
No data available  
Total Graduate Students
302
GRE
Accepted
GMAT
Accepted
LSAT
No data available  
MCAT
No data available  
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
Required
Application Website
Interview Required
No
Personal Statement Required
Yes
Academic Transcripts Required
Yes
Application Fee Waivers Available
No data available  
Letters of Recommendation Required
2

Academics

Part-time Classes Available
Yes
Weekend Classes Available
Yes
Evening Classes Available
Yes
Poll
58%
of students took their classes part-time or in the evenings. 43 responses
40%
of students completed the program in the time they expected. 43 responses
93%
of students agree the program difficulty was manageable. 43 responses
84%
of students agree that the online courses were positive experiences. 43 responses

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Graduate Students

Total Graduate Students
302
Part-Time Grad Students
263
Research Assistants
No data available  
Teaching Assistants
No data available  
Racial Diversity
  • White
    54.6%
  • Hispanic
    21.2%
  • African American
    16.6%
  • Unknown
    5%
  • Asian
    2.3%
  • Native American
    0.3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%

Student Life

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the students at this school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Driven
    12%
  • Down-to-earth
    7%
  • Friendly
    19%
  • Intellectual
    5%
  • Just trying to get through
    5%
  • A very wide variety of viewpoints and attitudes
    35%
  • compassionate
    19%
Poll
What word or phrase best describes your program?
Based on 43 responses
  • Competitive and intense
    9%
  • Prepared me for the real world
    12%
  • Supportive/helped me grow
    67%
  • All of the above categories apply
    9%
  • N/A
    2%

Professors

Poll
95%
of students agree that professors care about their students' success. 43 responses
Poll
93%
of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand. 43 responses
Poll
73%
of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities. 40 responses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Full-Time In-State Tuition
No data available  
Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition
No data available  
Part-Time In-State Tuition
No data available  
Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition
No data available  
Received Financial Aid
90%
Average Financial Aid
$10,950 / year
Work Study Program Available
Yes
Teaching/Research Fellowship Available
No

Campus Resources

International Students Office
Yes
Disability Services
Yes
Veterans Services
No
Childcare Services
No
51%
of students agree they had access to good mental health resources. 43 responses
2%
of students agree the program offered accessible childcare. 43 responses
14%
of students agree they felt supported as an international student. 43 responses
5%
of students agree they felt supported as a veteran. 43 responses

Outcomes

Average Salary After Graduation
No data available  
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
Poll
81%
of students are confident they will graduate. 43 responses
Poll
65%
of students are confident they will find a job after graduation. 43 responses

Return On Investment

Poll
How much did you spend on your degree in total?
Based on 43 responses
  • Less than $25,000
    19%
  • $25,000 - $50,000
    33%
  • $50,000 - $75,000
    33%
  • $75,000 - $100,000
    14%
  • More than $100,000
    2%
Poll
How much did you make post-graduation?
Based on 43 responses
  • Less than $50,000
    7%
  • $50,000 - $75,000
    14%
  • Did not graduate yet
    79%
56%
of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money. 43 responses

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Nightlife
    grade A+
Median Household Income
$138,424
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,192
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$459,319
National
$244,900

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