Compare 12 Informatics. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $66,734.
The highest-earning Informatics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $67K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Graduates earn between $46,254 and $113,503, proving program selection matters independently of school prestige.
At the top, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign produces Informatics graduates earning $113,503—far above the $66,734 average. Illinois Institute of Technology ($77,873) and DePaul University ($76,512) round out the top three, showing how focused programs can deliver strong outcomes regardless of overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $113,503
Strong outcomes ($77,873) with 55% acceptance
2.9% payment burden | Excellent
8.9% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $113,503 | 60 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Good | |
| #2 | $77,873 | 59 | $25,000 | Excellent | $36,438 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $76,512 | 58 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #4 | $76,157 | 88 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,500 | Good | |
| #5 | $75,982 | 35 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $62,291 | 39 | $25,251 | Good | $20,764 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $59,076 | 39 | $18,618 | Excellent | $13,991 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $54,958 | 21 | $22,000 | Good | $27,213 | Challenging |
| #9 | $54,266 | 15 | $21,500 | Good | $17,781 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $52,107 | 57 | $24,157 | Good | $54,045 | High |
| #11 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | $51,833 | 10 | $22,223 | Good | $20,742 | Challenging |
| #12 | $46,254 | 60 | $21,543 | Manageable | $19,500 | 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 →
