Best Educational/Instructional Media Design 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
+$185,865
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,309
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Concordia University-Chicago
Grad rate: 47.7% |
+$421,036 | $67,477 | $44,252 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northern Illinois University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
+$270,812 | $58,262 | $27,214 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Aurora University
Grad rate: 59.0% |
+$142,936 | $53,070 | $39,232 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Western Illinois University
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$140,884 | $51,827 | $27,828 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
DeVry University-Illinois
Grad rate: 40.1% |
-$46,340 | $43,485 | $38,020 | N/A | 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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