Compare 15 Actuarial Science. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $62,037.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Actuarial Science tells a different story. Across 15 programs in Illinois, earnings range from $35,591 to $86,860—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Actuarial Science program leads with graduates earning $86,860, well above the $62,037 state average. North Central College follows closely at $85,168, proving smaller programs can compete with major research universities when program-specific factors matter most.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, National Louis University leads with an 11.8% total burden—still in the 'Good' affordability range.
Highest program earnings: $86,860
Strong outcomes ($85,168) with 58% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
11.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $86,860 | 110 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #2 | North Central CollegePrivate | $85,168 | 17 | $24,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #3 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $68,572 | 84 | $19,750 | Excellent | $17,284 | Good |
| #4 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $67,362 | 27 | $22,000 | Excellent | $27,213 | Manageable |
| #5 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $64,773 | 8 | $27,000 | Good | $41,405 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of St FrancisPrivate | $63,636 | 22 | $21,079 | Excellent | $24,148 | Manageable |
| #7 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $62,488 | 131 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #8 | $62,470 | 147 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $60,593 | 84 | $22,162 | Excellent | $19,508 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | $58,820 | 26 | $22,500 | Good | $22,900 | Challenging |
| #11 | Mckendree UniversityPrivate | $54,979 | 32 | $23,250 | Good | $22,582 | Challenging |
| #12 | $54,553 | 57 | $21,543 | Good | $19,500 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $53,738 | 121 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $50,952 | 58 | $21,500 | Good | $17,781 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Quincy UniversityPrivate | $35,591 | 13 | $24,000 | High | $16,609 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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