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Cheapest Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Colleges in Illinois

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Family and Consumer Sciences programs in Illinois show a dramatic $12,000 cost gap between public and private options. Western Illinois University offers the most affordable path at $11,592 net cost, while Bradley University reaches $23,572. This field connects well with Illinois' strong healthcare and social services sectors, particularly around Chicago where family support specialists and consumer advocates find steady employment. Graduates across the five programs earn between $27,407 and $34,381, with Illinois State University graduates commanding the highest salaries.
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Programs
$11,592 – $23,572
Net Price Range
$31,234
Avg. Program Earnings
57.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $11,592 $14,952 44.8% 75.0%
2 $14,093 $13,403 45.2% 68.0%
3 $18,996 $16,021 66.3% 86.2%
4 $21,539 $37,940 60.3% 57.8%
5 $23,572 $39,680 72.1% 75.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Western Illinois University the cheapest option for Family and Consumer Sciences?

Western Illinois University charges just $11,592 in net costs, nearly $2,500 less than the next cheapest option at Eastern Illinois. The program maintains a 75% acceptance rate while delivering graduates who earn $31,914 annually.

How do graduation rates compare across Illinois Family and Consumer Sciences programs?

Bradley University leads with a 72.1% graduation rate, followed by Illinois State at 66.3%. The public universities cluster around 45%, with Western Illinois at 44.8% and Eastern Illinois at 45.2%.

Does program cost correlate with graduate earnings in Illinois?

Illinois State University breaks the expected pattern by offering mid-range costs at $18,996 while producing the highest-earning graduates at $34,381. Eastern Illinois, the second cheapest option, actually shows the lowest graduate earnings at $27,407.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.