The Chicago School at Dallas
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,899 within 10 years.
About This School
The Chicago School at Dallas is a private nonprofit institution located in Plano, Texas. In-state tuition is $21,780 per year. Typical graduates earn $56,899 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to psychology, counseling, or behavioral health — and who want a focused, professional environment rather than a traditional broad-curriculum college — are the best fit here. The school's standout strength is its specialized clinical training, and the debt picture is genuinely reassuring: a median graduation debt of $20,000 is well below what you'd see at many private institutions, which matters a lot when you're entering a helping profession. That said, median earnings of $56,899 a decade after enrollment are modest, so if you're taking on additional loans beyond that median, do the math carefully to make sure your monthly payments stay manageable on a counselor's salary. The Plano location gives students access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro's healthcare and mental health network, which can open doors for internships and early-career jobs. My honest advice: this school makes the most sense if you're committed to a clinical or counseling path and plan to be strategic about keeping your total borrowing close to that $20,000 median — go in with a clear specialty in mind, not just a general interest in psychology.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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