Best Business/Managerial Economics 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$178,842
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$51,345
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
DePaul University
Grad rate: 69.7% |
+$261,762 | $68,444 | $59,467 | $21,666 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Grad rate: 54.2% |
+$245,488 | $60,652 | $25,302 | $19,514 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Wheaton College
Grad rate: 87.4% |
+$132,992 | $61,559 | $56,447 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Loyola University Chicago
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$75,127 | $60,046 | $64,167 | $21,574 | 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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