Best Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$259,785
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$43,641
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dominican University
Grad rate: 60.4% |
-$166,776 | $44,569 | $44,414 | $30,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Benedictine University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
-$236,779 | $41,040 | $46,548 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Northern Illinois University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
-$254,786 | $36,526 | $27,214 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Aurora University
Grad rate: 59.0% |
-$308,484 | $35,865 | $39,232 | $21,375 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Augustana College
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$332,102 | $39,377 | $60,798 | $27,000 | 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.
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