Compare 38 Risk Management. programs in Illinois. Average earnings: $54,916.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Risk Management tells a different story. Across 38 programs, earnings range from $55,440 to $81,669—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $81,669, well above the $54,916 average. Augustana College follows at $67,269, while Illinois State delivers $64,538—proving that program outcomes vary significantly even within the same state's 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 4.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $81,669 post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $81,669
Strong outcomes ($67,269) with 68% acceptance
4.5% payment burden | Excellent
13.7% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $81,669 | 135 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Augustana CollegePrivate | $67,269 | 52 | $27,000 | Good | $37,219 | Challenging |
| #3 | $64,538 | 144 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | $64,496 | 39 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,900 | Manageable |
| #5 | Judson UniversityPrivate | $64,319 | 55 | $25,000 | Good | $26,048 | Challenging |
| #6 | $63,809 | 174 | $22,162 | Excellent | $19,508 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $63,256 | 92 | $20,489 | Excellent | $27,470 | Manageable |
| #8 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $62,912 | 94 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #9 | Dominican UniversityPrivate | $59,552 | 69 | $24,411 | Good | $19,865 | Manageable |
| #10 | Aurora UniversityPrivate | $59,359 | 128 | $20,318 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable |
| #11 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | $59,300 | 90 | $21,500 | Good | $23,044 | Manageable |
| #12 | $58,979 | 24 | $25,000 | Good | $36,438 | High | |
| #13 | $58,561 | 29 | $21,543 | Good | $19,500 | Manageable | |
| #14 | North Park UniversityPrivate | $57,733 | 114 | $25,500 | Good | $24,179 | Challenging |
| #15 | $57,318 | 56 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $56,763 | 124 | $24,157 | Good | $54,045 | High |
| #17 | $56,368 | 122 | $19,128 | Excellent | $13,450 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Millikin UniversityPrivate | $55,673 | 30 | $27,000 | Good | $25,486 | Challenging |
| #19 | North Central CollegePrivate | $55,634 | 31 | $24,500 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #20 | $55,440 | 100 | $18,618 | Excellent | $13,991 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Rockford UniversityPrivate | $55,183 | 46 | $22,274 | Good | $22,982 | Challenging |
| #22 | Mckendree UniversityPrivate | $55,101 | 50 | $23,250 | Good | $22,582 | Challenging |
| #23 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $53,855 | 52 | $27,000 | Good | $41,405 | High |
| #24 | Monmouth CollegePrivate | $53,183 | 43 | $27,000 | Manageable | $27,185 | High |
| #25 | $53,149 | 70 | $14,600 | Excellent | $13,578 | Manageable |
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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