Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness 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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$31,270
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,536
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northwestern University
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$152,672 | $58,414 | $87,804 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northern Illinois University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
+$95,192 | $49,481 | $27,214 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Illinois University
Grad rate: 50.2% |
+$33,412 | $46,287 | $26,164 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Grad rate: 54.2% |
+$9,516 | $45,006 | $25,302 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Illinois State University
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$5,744 | $45,533 | $32,458 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Concordia University-Chicago
Grad rate: 47.7% |
-$8,784 | $45,986 | $44,252 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Western Illinois University
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$18,576 | $43,854 | $27,828 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Grad rate: 52.5% |
-$19,016 | $43,976 | $29,268 | 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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