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Best Colleges for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in Illinois

Rankings based on graduation rates, earnings, selectivity, and affordability. See our methodology.

16
Schools Ranked
$34,914
Avg. Program Earnings
50.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 16 Schools

College rankings
# School Median Earnings Graduation Rate School Type
1 $59,756 70.0% private-nonprofit
2 $47,327 41.0% private-nonprofit
3 $40,456 52.4% private-nonprofit
4 $38,289 61.4% public
5 $33,993 42.7% private-nonprofit
6 $33,604 16.8% public
7 $33,565 49.6% public
8 $32,658 44.8% public
9 $32,634 45.2% public
10 $32,498 19.6% public
11 $32,391 16.9% public
12 $29,685 59.0% private-nonprofit
13 $28,960 94.9% private-nonprofit
14 $28,309 62.6% private-nonprofit
15 $27,280 56.3% public
16 $27,222 66.3% public

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