Top 50 Best Post-baccalaureate Certificate Programs in Illinois by ROI
Every Post-baccalaureate Certificate program in Illinois ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all majors. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Illinois
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$278,928
Across all Illinois programs
Average Annual Cost
$58,538
Cost of attendance
| # | College | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northwestern University
Grad rate: 96.2% |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | +$439,024 | $69,645 | $87,804 | $19,312 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Illinois Springfield
Grad rate: 57.2% |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | +$274,707 | $58,189 | $23,643 | $18,837 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Loyola University Chicago
Grad rate: 73.9% |
Legal Support Services. | +$123,053 | $51,361 | $64,167 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.