Best Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$227,383
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,724
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern Illinois University
Grad rate: 50.2% |
-$22,700 | $47,585 | $26,164 | $22,033 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Grad rate: 52.5% |
-$92,372 | $43,235 | $29,268 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Illinois College
Grad rate: 64.4% |
-$244,688 | $39,233 | $47,337 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
National Louis University
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$248,452 | $36,551 | $25,350 | $28,202 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Roosevelt University
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$348,503 | $36,182 | $48,426 | $28,474 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Columbia College Chicago
Grad rate: 47.8% |
-$407,586 | $33,403 | $49,799 | $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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