Compare 9 Healthcare Innovation. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $59,419.
The highest-earning Healthcare Innovation program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $34K earnings gap across 9 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
National Louis University's Healthcare Innovation program leads with graduates earning $76K, well above the state average of $59K. Loyola University Chicago follows at $73K, while Concordia University-Chicago rounds out the top three at $68K—demonstrating that program quality varies independently of overall institutional reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. National Louis University graduates borrow $19,750 and face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.26.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $75,998 | 39 | $19,750 | Excellent | $17,284 | Good |
| #2 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $73,098 | 63 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Challenging |
| #3 | Concordia University-ChicagoPrivate | $68,206 | 24 | $23,000 | Excellent | $18,968 | Manageable |
| #4 | University Of St FrancisPrivate | $61,516 | 66 | $21,079 | Excellent | $24,148 | Manageable |
| #5 | $60,570 | 33 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $56,840 | 15 | $20,482 | Good | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $52,533 | 38 | $18,618 | Good | $13,991 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $44,205 | 92 | $21,543 | Manageable | $19,500 | High | |
| #9 | $41,807 | 19 | $25,251 | Challenging | $20,764 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
