Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Degrees in Illinois by ROI
Colleges in Illinois ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Illinois
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$720
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,521
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southwestern Illinois College
Grad rate: 32.5% |
+$56,908 | $46,105 | $12,596 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$55,466 | $43,530 | $24,447 | $27,535 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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