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Illinois Healthcare Colleges

124 Colleges
$77,503 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,927 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly healthcare graduations, Illinois is ranked #5 in the country with 34,790 degrees handed out in 2021. Illinois colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $19,376 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $20,962 per year.

About 38% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,982 per year.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,604 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Chamberlain University - Illinois is 29,481, of which 14,851 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,100 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 77% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,700 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $84,533 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$15,816 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 21,921 undergraduates at UIC, of which 20,023 are full-time, and there are 33,518 students altogether. For undergraduates at UIC, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

22% of UIC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,514 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UIC is $53,218.

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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$51,716 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,612 undergraduates at Loyola Chicago, of which 10,924 are full-time, and there are 16,893 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Loyola Chicago is 4.1 years.

53% of Loyola Chicago students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,442 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Loyola Chicago is $58,411.

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Public Public vs. Private
$12,025 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,942 undergraduates at SIUE, of which 8,071 are full-time, and there are 12,860 students altogether. For undergraduates at SIUE, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,517 a year.

Students who graduate from SIUE with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,384 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,546 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Benedictine University is 3,779, of which 2,299 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,939 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Benedictine U is 4.3 years.

Roughly 67% of students at Benedictine U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,294 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,222 during the early-career years.

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#6

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

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Rush University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,957 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 104 undergraduates at Rush University, of which 52 are full-time, and there are 2,816 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rush University is $86,865.

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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$65,997 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,559 undergraduates at Northwestern, of which 8,095 are full-time, and there are 22,603 students altogether. For undergraduates at Northwestern, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Roughly 20% of students at Northwestern take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,973 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northwestern is $76,844.

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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$12,506 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,769 students at NIU in total, 12,277 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,472 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

59% of NIU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,377 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NIU is $46,113.

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Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$14,121 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,987 undergraduates at Illinois State, of which 16,666 are full-time, and there are 20,720 students altogether. It takes the average Illinois State undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 49% of students at Illinois State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,247 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,599 during the early-career years.

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Rasmussen University - Illinois

Rockford, Illinois
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,768 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
95% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,407 undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Illinois, of which 1,049 are full-time, and there are 2,438 students altogether. For undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Illinois, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

95% of Rasmussen University - Illinois students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,285 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rasmussen University - Illinois is $41,436.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

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Public Public vs. Private
$13,244 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 11,366, of which 8,299 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,796 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SIUC is 4.4 years.

Roughly 59% of students at SIUC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,186 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SIUC is $43,087.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,310 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
76% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at American InterContinental University - Online is 15,415, of which 12,830 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,471 are full-time. For undergraduates at AIU Online, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 76% of students at AIU Online take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,247 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,823 during the early-career years.

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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,174 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,145 undergraduates at DePaul, of which 12,776 are full-time, and there are 21,922 students altogether. For undergraduates at DePaul, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

50% of DePaul students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,204 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from DePaul is $54,695.

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#17

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,855 students at Bradley in total, 4,574 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,450 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Bradley is 4.2 years.

Roughly 69% of students at Bradley take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,299 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $59,114 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$18,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 33,683 undergraduates at UIUC, of which 32,107 are full-time, and there are 52,679 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UIUC is 4.2 years.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,697 a year.

Students who graduate from UIUC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $64,802 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,529 students at University of Saint Francis in total, 1,627 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,365 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at University of Saint Francis is 4.4 years.

Roughly 58% of students at University of Saint Francis take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,702 a year.

Students who graduate from University of Saint Francis with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $56,648 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,882 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,306 undergraduates at Lewis, of which 3,484 are full-time, and there are 6,437 students altogether. It takes the average Lewis undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 59% of students at Lewis take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,377 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lewis is $56,095.

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#21

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$10,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 21,010 students at COD in total, 7,255 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

19% of COD students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,396 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from COD is $38,925.

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Public Public vs. Private
$11,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,785 full-time undergraduates at Malcolm X College, and 7,273 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

1% of Malcolm X College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,341 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Malcolm X College is $26,891.

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#23

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,158 undergraduates at Aurora, of which 3,822 are full-time, and there are 6,265 students altogether. For undergraduates at Aurora, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 57% of students at Aurora take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,788 a year.

Students who graduate from Aurora with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,237 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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DeVry University - Illinois

Lisle, Illinois
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,032 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
87% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,174 undergraduates at DeVry University - Illinois, of which 6,979 are full-time, and there are 20,832 students altogether. For undergraduates at DeVry University - Illinois, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 87% of students at DeVry University - Illinois take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,662 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,178 during the early-career years.

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#25

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$11,320 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Governors State University is 4,650, of which 3,022 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,829 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

46% of GSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,223 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GSU is $45,435.

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Other Illinois Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Olivet Nazarene University 239
27 Saint Xavier University 235
28 William Rainey Harper College 234
29 Parkland College 219
30 Roosevelt University 201
31 Fox College 192
32 Elgin Community College 186
33 Elmhurst University 183
34 Methodist College 181
35 Illinois Central College 177
36 Southwestern Illinois College 174
37 Joliet Junior College 167
38 Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing 163
39 Lincoln Land Community College 152
40 National University of Health Sciences 150
41 Moraine Valley Community College 149
42 Lewis and Clark Community College 147
43 Lake Land College 145
44 North Park University 144
45 Waubonsee Community College 143
46 University of Chicago 139
46 Kaskaskia College 139
48 Eastern Illinois University 135
48 Triton College 135
50 Illinois College of Optometry 126
51 Morton College 118
51 Western Illinois University 118
51 Northwestern College - Bridgeview 118
54 Kankakee Community College 110
54 College of Lake County 110
56 Chicago State University 108
57 Dominican University 106
58 Carl Sandburg College 105
59 Millikin University 97
60 Saint Anthony College of Nursing 93
61 Oakton Community College 92
62 McKendree University 91
63 Adler University 89
64 Rock Valley College 87
65 Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences 85
65 Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences 85
65 Richland Community College 85
68 John A Logan College 82
69 Olney Central College 80
70 John Wood Community College 77
71 Concordia University, Chicago 73
72 Rockford University 72
73 Kishwaukee College 69
74 Black Hawk College 68
75 Lakeview College of Nursing 61
75 North Central College 61
77 McHenry County College 60
78 Augustana College 58
79 St. John’s College 57
79 South Suburban College 57
81 Rend Lake College 54
81 Sauk Valley Community College 54
83 National Louis University 53
83 Midwestern Career College 53
85 Danville Area Community College 51
85 Heartland Community College 51
87 Illinois Valley Community College 49
87 Prairie State College 49
89 Shawnee Community College 48
90 Highland Community College 47
91 Illinois Wesleyan University 45
91 Wheaton College Illinois 45
93 University of Illinois at Springfield 39
94 Spoon River College 36
94 Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College 36
96 Northeastern Illinois University 35
97 Trinity International University - Illinois 34
98 Illinois College 33
99 Quincy University 31
100 Ambria College of Nursing 29
101 Pacific College of Health and Science 28
102 Southeastern Illinois College 25
103 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 22
104 Trinity Christian College 18
105 Lincoln College 16
105 Taylor Business Institute 16
107 Illinois Institute of Technology 15
108 Midwest College of Oriental Medicine - Evanston 10
109 Institute for Clinical Social Work 9
109 Saint Augustine College 9
111 Moody Bible Institute 8
112 Hebrew Theological College 7
113 Lincoln Christian University 6
114 City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College 3
114 Columbia College Chicago 3
116 Blackburn College 2
116 Lincoln Trail College 2
118 City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College 1
118 Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary 1
120 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College 0
120 Eureka College 0
120 MacCormac College 0
120 Frontier Community College 0
120 Wabash Valley College 0

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