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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Illinois

27 Colleges
$37,036 Avg Salary
$24,113 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services School for You

In 2020-2021, health sciences and services students earned 522 degrees and certificates from an Illinois school, making the subject the 10th in the state.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 27 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

Check out the health science programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found DePaul University to be the most popular school for health sciences and services students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, health science majors at DePaul accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $568.

Full Health Sciences & Services at DePaul University Report

Out of the 27 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the # 2 spot on the list. UIC is a very large public school located in the large city of Chicago.

While working on their degree, health science majors at UIC accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.

Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at University of Illinois at Chicago

The excellent programs at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best health sciences and services schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, health science graduates from UIUC take out $21,463 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $338.

Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report

Out of the 27 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy landed the # 4 spot on the list. Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy Report

#5

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Northwestern University Report

Wheaton College Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wheaton.

On average, health science graduates from Wheaton College Illinois take out $19,602 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel, IL

Wabash Valley College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Illinois list. Wabash Valley College is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Mount Carmel.

Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Wabash Valley College

#8

Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Illinois list. Illinois College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Jacksonville.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Illinois College Report

#9

North Central College

Naperville, IL

North Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #9 on the list. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Naperville.

Full Health Sciences & Services at North Central College Report

#10

Rush University

Chicago, IL

Rush University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #10 on the list. Rush University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 336
Michigan 295
Indiana 1,155
Wisconsin 162

Health Sciences & Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Health Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29,840
General Health & Wellness 6,105

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 27 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

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