Best Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$159,758
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,816
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Western Illinois University
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$57,212 | $44,705 | $27,828 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Illinois State University
Grad rate: 66.7% |
-$162,966 | $41,715 | $32,458 | $20,322 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Illinois University
Grad rate: 50.2% |
-$259,096 | $36,033 | $26,164 | $26,000 | 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 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Degrees by State
Browse Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.