2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Illinois
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Illinois? Our ranking highlights 240 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 188 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Illinois
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Northwestern University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Illinois. Based in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Northwestern University Healthcare students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. See the full Northwestern University profile
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Out of the 188 schools in Illinois in this year's ranking, University Of St Francis landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Joliet, IL. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $38,110 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,695. See the full University Of St Francis profile
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Rasmussen College Illinois came in at #3 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Illinois. Set in Rockford, IL, Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,581. Typical Healthcare student debt is $28,798. Get the full Rasmussen College Illinois report
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Oakton Community College came in at #4 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Illinois. This public school is set in Des Plaines, IL. Students from in state pay about $3,985 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,462 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $7,750. Read the full report on Oakton Community College
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Out of the 188 schools in Illinois in this year's ranking, Concordia University Chicago landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in River Forest, IL. About 36% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,488. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,956. More on Concordia University Chicago
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #6 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. The median Healthcare program debt is $20,778. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
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Loyola University Chicago landed the #7 spot in Illinois this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Loyola University Chicago Healthcare students take on a median of $23,521 in debt. Get the full Loyola University Chicago report
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Illinois State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,896. Read more about Illinois State University
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College Of Lake County landed the #9 spot in Illinois this year. College Of Lake County is a public school based in Grayslake, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,788, compared with $14,400 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $9,785. Get the full College Of Lake County report
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Harper College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Palatine, IL, Harper College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,894, compared with $11,874 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,963 in student loans. Get the full Harper College report
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Bradley University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Peoria, IL, Bradley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,160. Graduates carry a median of $26,380 in student loans. Read more about Bradley University
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Lewis University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Romeoville, IL, Lewis University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,200. Graduates carry a median of $24,838 in student loans. See the full Lewis University profile
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Mckendree University placed #13 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. Based in Lebanon, IL, Mckendree University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mckendree University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,740. Mckendree University Healthcare students take on a median of $24,362 in debt. Read the full report on Mckendree University
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Dominican University placed #14 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. Located in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,828. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,236. Get the full Dominican University report
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Elmhurst College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Elmhurst College is a private not-for-profit school based in Elmhurst, IL. About 70% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,955. Students borrow a median of $22,400 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Elmhurst College
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Aurora University placed #16 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. Set in Aurora, IL, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,170. The median Healthcare program debt is $24,507. Read the full report on Aurora University
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University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #17 in this year's ranking. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public school based in Chicago, IL. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $15,949, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. Get the full University Of Illinois At Chicago report
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school based in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,334. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,730. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
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Benedictine University landed the #19 spot in Illinois this year. Benedictine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lisle, IL. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,648. Graduates carry a median of $25,338 in student loans. Read the full report on Benedictine University
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Roosevelt University did well this year, earning the #20 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $21,315 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,879 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Roosevelt University report
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #21 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. This public school is set in Edwardsville, IL. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,092. Students borrow a median of $23,917 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Eastern Illinois University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Charleston, IL, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,377, with out-of-state students paying around $15,859. Eastern Illinois University Healthcare students take on a median of $24,293 in debt. Read more about Eastern Illinois University
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Northern Illinois University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Dekalb, IL, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. Northern Illinois University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,060. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,209. See the full Northern Illinois University profile
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Olivet Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,900. Olivet Nazarene University Healthcare students take on a median of $26,797 in debt. Get the full Olivet Nazarene University report
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University Of Illinois At Springfield placed #25 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. This public school is set in Springfield, IL. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,557, with out-of-state students paying around $20,139. University Of Illinois At Springfield Healthcare students take on a median of $24,925 in debt. See the full University Of Illinois At Springfield profile
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North Park University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in Chicago, IL, North Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. North Park University graduates 58% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,710. Students borrow a median of $27,360 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on North Park University
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Joliet Junior College landed the #27 spot in Illinois this year. Located in Joliet, IL, Joliet Junior College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,530 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,800. Joliet Junior College Healthcare students take on a median of $11,995 in debt. See the full Joliet Junior College profile
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City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in Chicago, IL, City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,590, compared with $15,150 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $12,272. See the full City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College profile
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Millikin University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in Decatur, IL, Millikin University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $26,792. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,036. Read the full report on Millikin University
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Kaskaskia College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Kaskaskia College is a public school based in Centralia, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,800, compared with $12,570 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $7,875. Read the full report on Kaskaskia College
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Elgin Community College landed the #31 spot in Illinois this year. Based in Elgin, IL, Elgin Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,252, with out-of-state students paying around $9,516. The median Healthcare program debt is $7,727. Read more about Elgin Community College
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Saint Xavier University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Chicago, IL, Saint Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,945. The median Healthcare program debt is $25,735. Read the full report on Saint Xavier University
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Lincoln Land Community College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Springfield, IL, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,744 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $11,272. Get the full Lincoln Land Community College report
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Western Illinois University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Macomb, IL. Western Illinois University posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,572. Students borrow a median of $27,639 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Western Illinois University
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Waubonsee Community College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Sugar Grove, IL, Waubonsee Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,504 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Typical Healthcare student debt is $9,939. Read the full report on Waubonsee Community College
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South Suburban College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Based in South Holland, IL, South Suburban College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,093 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,683. The median Healthcare program debt is $7,904. Get the full South Suburban College report
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Parkland College landed the #37 spot in Illinois this year. Parkland College is a public school based in Champaign, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $4,284, with out-of-state students paying around $13,266. The median Healthcare program debt is $10,168. Get the full Parkland College report
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Kishwaukee College placed #38 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. Kishwaukee College is a public school based in Malta, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,560, while out-of-state students pay about $13,680. Students borrow a median of $10,328 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Kishwaukee College
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Lake Land College landed the #39 spot in Illinois this year. This public school is set in Mattoon, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,415, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $7,769. More on Lake Land College
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Illinois Valley Community College placed #40 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. Set in Oglesby, IL, Illinois Valley Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $16,385. Students borrow a median of $8,099 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Illinois Valley Community College profile
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Governors State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in University Park, IL, Governors State University is a public institution. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,004. Governors State University Healthcare students take on a median of $24,990 in debt. See the full Governors State University profile
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Highland Community College Freeport came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Highland Community College Freeport is a public school based in Freeport, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,936, compared with $7,360 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,783 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Highland Community College Freeport report
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Black Hawk College landed the #43 spot in Illinois this year. Set in Moline, IL, Black Hawk College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,920, compared with $8,100 for out-of-state students. Black Hawk College Healthcare students take on a median of $11,340 in debt. See the full Black Hawk College profile
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Depaul University landed the #44 spot in Illinois this year. Depaul University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. Students borrow a median of $25,310 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Depaul University profile
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Chicago State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Chicago, IL, Chicago State University is a public institution. About 16% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,754, compared with $12,757 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $43,322. Get the full Chicago State University report
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Illinois Central College placed #46 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. Set in East Peoria, IL, Illinois Central College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800, compared with $12,150 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,222 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Illinois Central College report
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Carl Sandburg College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Galesburg, IL. Students from in state pay about $5,390 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,900. Carl Sandburg College Healthcare students take on a median of $8,604 in debt. More on Carl Sandburg College
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Kankakee Community College landed the #48 spot in Illinois this year. Based in Kankakee, IL, Kankakee Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,830. Graduates carry a median of $13,289 in student loans. See the full Kankakee Community College profile
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Prairie State College placed #49 among Healthcare schools in Illinois. Set in Chicago Heights, IL, Prairie State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,176, while out-of-state students pay about $11,064. Students borrow a median of $15,663 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Prairie State College profile
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Moraine Valley Community College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Moraine Valley Community College is a public school based in Palos Hills, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,822, while out-of-state students pay about $9,846. Students borrow a median of $11,149 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Moraine Valley Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 188 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 240 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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