Compare 6 Family Systems. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $36,059.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Family Systems tells a different story. Across 6 programs, earnings range from $21,798 to $53,297—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Family Systems program leads with graduates earning $53,297, well above the $36,059 average. Northern Illinois University follows at $38,803, demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige alone.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates borrow $19,500 and face just an 8.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates can pay off student loans with about 4 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $53,297
Strong outcomes with 70% acceptance
8.7% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
26.4% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,297 | 73 | $19,500 | Good | $34,511 | High | |
| #2 | $38,803 | 107 | $22,162 | Challenging | $19,508 | High | |
| #3 | $36,743 | 33 | $16,704 | Manageable | $24,323 | High | |
| #4 | $33,682 | 49 | $20,482 | High | $28,767 | High | |
| #5 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $32,032 | 81 | $19,750 | High | $17,284 | High |
| #6 | Olivet Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $21,798 | 9 | $25,000 | High | $21,966 | 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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