Best Special Education and Teaching 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
+$173,450
Across Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,506
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Illinois Chicago
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$285,544 | $58,977 | $26,998 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Concordia University-Chicago
Grad rate: 47.7% |
+$277,616 | $60,306 | $44,252 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
National Louis University
Grad rate: 34.5% |
+$261,060 | $57,588 | $25,350 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Northeastern Illinois University
Grad rate: 17.7% |
+$249,184 | $57,180 | $27,208 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Governors State University
Grad rate: 20.2% |
+$146,008 | $51,608 | $23,076 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Northern Illinois University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
+$116,632 | $50,553 | $27,214 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Saint Xavier University
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$66,166 | $49,532 | $42,237 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Greenville University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$14,606 | $45,641 | $43,713 | 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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