Compare 23 Corrections. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $48,402.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $40,373 and $66,495—a $26K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 23 ranked programs in Illinois, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Elmhurst University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $66,495, well above the state average of $48,402. Loyola University Chicago follows at $61,200, while Aurora University reaches $58,259. These results show that smaller private programs often excel in specialized fields like corrections.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $66,495 | 7 | $20,489 | Excellent | $27,470 | Manageable |
| #2 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $61,200 | 83 | $24,157 | Good | $54,045 | High |
| #3 | Aurora UniversityPrivate | $58,259 | 67 | $20,318 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable |
| #4 | $57,113 | 291 | $25,251 | Good | $20,764 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | $56,487 | 41 | $22,223 | Good | $20,742 | Challenging |
| #6 | $54,476 | 130 | $20,500 | Good | $21,500 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $54,043 | 160 | $20,482 | Good | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $51,833 | 63 | $18,618 | Good | $13,991 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $50,801 | 44 | $14,600 | Excellent | $13,578 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $49,977 | 195 | $16,704 | Good | $24,323 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $49,556 | 34 | $22,000 | Good | $27,213 | High |
| #12 | North Park UniversityPrivate | $48,806 | 16 | $25,500 | Manageable | $24,179 | High |
| #13 | $48,147 | 20 | $19,128 | Good | $13,450 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $47,789 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,405 | High |
| #15 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | $47,449 | 109 | $21,500 | Good | $23,044 | High |
| #16 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | $46,020 | 24 | $22,500 | Manageable | $22,900 | High |
| #17 | University Of St FrancisPrivate | $43,109 | 14 | $21,079 | Manageable | $24,148 | High |
| #18 | Chicago State UniversityPublic | $42,025 | 26 | $30,625 | Challenging | $13,256 | High |
| #19 | $40,489 | 13 | $21,500 | Manageable | $17,781 | High | |
| #20 | Olivet Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $40,373 | 32 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,966 | High |
| #21 | Greenville UniversityPrivate | $39,034 | 17 | $23,875 | Challenging | $29,985 | High |
| #22 | Eureka CollegePrivate | $35,060 | 14 | $23,250 | High | $20,502 | High |
| #23 | Blackburn CollegePrivate | $33,739 | 13 | $24,242 | High | $22,107 | High |
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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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