2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 63 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best value programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois
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Our analysis found John A Logan College to be the best value school for healthcare students in Illinois. John A Logan College is a public institution located in Carterville, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 353 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at John A Logan College are $6,980 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,763 in student loans. During the early years of their career, John A Logan College graduates make an average of $42,518 annually.
The excellent programs at Lincoln Land Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in Illinois. Located in Springfield, Illinois, the small public school handed out 474 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LLCC are $10,068 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,579 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, LLCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,692 during the early year of their career.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elgin Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. ECC is a medium-sized public school situated in Elgin, Illinois. It awarded 367 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ECC are $9,516 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,212 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from ECC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,352 during the early years of their career.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Kaskaskia College is a great place for healthcare students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Kaskaskia College is a small public school located in Centralia, Illinois that handed out 438 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kaskaskia College are $12,330 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,217 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Kaskaskia College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,724 during the early year of their career.
The excellent programs at Highland Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in Illinois. Located in Freeport, Illinois, the small public school handed out 164 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Highland Community College are $6,846 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,039 in student loans.After graduating from Highland Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,169 during the early years of their career.
Oakton Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #6 on the list. Oakton Community College is a public institution located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 501 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oakton Community College are $12,462 per year. On average, students take out $13,638 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Oakton Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,340 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Oakton Community College is ranked #4 for overall quality in Illinois.
Rend Lake College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in Ina, Illinois, the small public school awarded 187 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rend Lake College are $6,750 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $11,058 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Rend Lake College graduates make an average of $53,704 annually.
College of Lake County ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. College of Lake County is a fairly large public school located in Grayslake, Illinois that handed out 1,079 degrees in 2020-2021.
College of Lake County undergraduate students pay an average of $12,824 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,341 in student loans. During the early years of their career, College of Lake County graduates make an average of $53,083 annually.
College of Lake County excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Schools in Illinois list.
William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #9 on the list. Harper College is a fairly large public school situated in Palatine, Illinois. It awarded 787 degrees in 2020-2021.
Harper College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,682 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $15,850 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Harper College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,420 during the early year of their career.
Harper College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Schools in Illinois list.
Black Hawk College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Moline, Illinois, the small public school awarded 183 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at BHC are $7,650 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,141 in student loans.After graduating from BHC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,746 during the early years of their career.
Lake Land College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. Lake Land College is a small public school located in Mattoon, Illinois that handed out 311 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Lake Land College are $13,906 a year. On average, students take out $10,683 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Lake Land College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,991 during the early year of their career.
Carl Sandburg College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in Galesburg, Illinois, the small public school awarded 151 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Carl Sandburg College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,760 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $9,267 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Carl Sandburg College graduates make an average of $39,200 annually.
Moraine Valley Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Palos Hills, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 492 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MVCC are $9,334 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,006 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, MVCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,287 during the early year of their career.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. Edwardsville, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 813 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 a year. On average, students take out $24,579 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $221 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SIUE graduates make an average of $45,746 annually.
Rasmussen University - Illinois came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in Rockford, Illinois, the small private for-profit school handed out 785 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Illinois are $13,883 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $30,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $127. Once they receive their degree, Rasmussen University - Illinois graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,940 during the early year of their career.
Rasmussen University - Illinois did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Healthcare Schools in Illinois list.
Southwestern Illinois College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. SWIC is a public institution located in Belleville, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 508 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SWIC are $5,940 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $12,518 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, SWIC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,934 during the early year of their career.
Waubonsee Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. Sugar Grove, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 410 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Waubonsee are $10,076 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,413 in student loans.After graduating from Waubonsee, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,527 during the early years of their career.
Illinois State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #18 on the list. Normal, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 581 students in 2020-2021.
Illinois State undergraduate students pay an average of $24,172 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $21,109 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $312, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Illinois State graduates make an average of $44,092 annually.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Illinois State also is in the top 15% of our Best Healthcare Schools in Illinois ranking.
Governors State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in University Park, Illinois, the small public school awarded 270 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
GSU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,620 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $28,123 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, GSU graduates make an average of $44,233 annually.
Kishwaukee College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. Kishwaukee College is a small public school situated in Malta, Illinois. It awarded 176 degrees in 2020-2021.
Kishwaukee College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,800 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,536 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Kishwaukee College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,796 during the early year of their career.
Illinois Central College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. This medium-sized public school is located in East Peoria, Illinois, and it awarded 322 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ICC are $11,497 per year. On average, students take out $13,849 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, ICC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,732 during the early year of their career.
Rock Valley College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. Located in Rockford, Illinois, the medium-sized public school awarded 264 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rock Valley College are $17,564 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,314 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Rock Valley College graduates make an average of $41,063 annually.
Eastern Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #23 on the list. EIU is a medium-sized public school situated in Charleston, Illinois. It awarded 135 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at EIU are $14,551 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,733 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $178. During the early years of their career, EIU graduates make an average of $38,688 annually.
Prairie State College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Illinois list. Prairie State College is located in Chicago Heights, Illinois and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 261 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Prairie State College are $11,064 per year. On average, students take out $18,272 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Prairie State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,210 during the early year of their career.
University of Illinois at Springfield landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. UIS is a public institution located in Springfield, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 39 degrees in 2020-2021.
UIS undergraduate students pay an average of $18,857 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $25,891 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $128. During the early years of their career, UIS graduates make an average of $45,109 annually.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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