Compare 24 Marketing. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $57,276.
Marketing programs produce graduates earning between $50,439 and $78,864—a $28K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 24 ranked programs in Illinois, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $78,864, well above the state average of $57,276. Loyola University Chicago follows at $73,410, proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings across Illinois institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 4.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, Northeastern Illinois University leads with a 13.1% family burden—manageable for most graduates.
Highest program earnings: $78,864
Strong outcomes ($73,410) with 81% acceptance
4.7% payment burden | Excellent
13.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,864 | 127 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $73,410 | 146 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Challenging |
| #3 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $68,938 | 35 | $20,489 | Excellent | $27,470 | Manageable |
| #4 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $67,367 | 186 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #5 | $63,704 | 291 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $62,440 | 33 | $27,000 | Good | $41,405 | High |
| #7 | $60,779 | 136 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $59,860 | 27 | $22,000 | Good | $27,213 | Challenging |
| #9 | $59,336 | 152 | $22,162 | Good | $19,508 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | $59,031 | 44 | $22,223 | Good | $20,742 | Manageable |
| #11 | Illinois Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $56,684 | 18 | $27,000 | Good | $47,679 | High |
| #12 | Concordia University-ChicagoPrivate | $55,684 | 18 | $23,000 | Good | $18,968 | Challenging |
| #13 | Aurora UniversityPrivate | $55,495 | 45 | $20,318 | Good | $19,500 | Manageable |
| #14 | $54,456 | 29 | $25,251 | Good | $20,764 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Olivet Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $54,204 | 28 | $25,000 | Good | $21,966 | Challenging |
| #16 | $54,120 | 44 | $14,600 | Excellent | $13,578 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | $53,530 | 35 | $21,500 | Good | $23,044 | Challenging |
| #18 | $53,389 | 42 | $21,543 | Good | $19,500 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $52,427 | 39 | $21,500 | Good | $17,781 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Millikin UniversityPrivate | $50,439 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,486 | High |
| #21 | North Central CollegePrivate | $50,335 | 54 | $24,500 | Manageable | $30,000 | High |
| #22 | Columbia College ChicagoPrivate | $46,348 | 27 | $25,000 | Manageable | $55,700 | High |
| #23 | Mckendree UniversityPrivate | $45,501 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,582 | High |
| #24 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 15 | $22,500 | Challenging | $22,900 | 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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