Compare 16 Mathematics. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $57,599.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Mathematics tells a different story. Across 16 programs in Illinois, earnings range from $31,670 to $107,611—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Chicago's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $107,611, nearly double the state average of $57,599. Northwestern follows at $85,521, but the surprise is DePaul at $75,420—proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most selective institutions.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ChicagoPrivate | $107,611 | 159 | $15,000 | Excellent | $33,297 | Good |
| #2 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $85,521 | 65 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Good |
| #3 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $75,420 | 21 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #4 | $71,197 | 168 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $59,728 | 59 | $22,162 | Good | $19,508 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $56,681 | 69 | $20,482 | Good | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $55,755 | 22 | $14,600 | Excellent | $13,578 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $52,957 | 21 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $52,107 | 9 | $19,128 | Good | $13,450 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Mckendree UniversityPrivate | $51,631 | 13 | $23,250 | Good | $22,582 | Challenging |
| #11 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $50,105 | 6 | $22,000 | Good | $27,213 | High |
| #12 | Wheaton CollegePrivate | $49,683 | 15 | $23,250 | Good | $35,000 | High |
| #13 | Illinois Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $44,356 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $47,679 | High |
| #14 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $41,565 | 8 | $20,489 | Manageable | $27,470 | High |
| #15 | $35,600 | 22 | $20,500 | Challenging | $21,500 | High | |
| #16 | $31,670 | 10 | $21,543 | High | $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.
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