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
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$207,780
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,564
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rush University | +$332,680 | $58,634 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
DeVry University-Illinois
Grad rate: 40.1% |
+$250,555 | $66,013 | $38,020 | $57,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Northern Illinois University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
+$174,061 | $57,749 | $27,214 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Illinois State University
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$73,823 | $53,902 | $32,458 | $25,470 | 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.
Find Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Degrees by State
Browse Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.