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Highest Paying Colleges in Illinois (2026)

Highest Paying Colleges in Illinois (2026)

Market Snapshot

Avg Earnings

$65,070

⬆ $2,802 vs National

National avg: $62,268

Avg Selectivity

72.8%

Acceptance Rate

School Types

19.7% Public

80.3% Private

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Top Performers

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The Heavyweight

University Of Chicago

Highest Return Score (100th percentile, $28389 value add)

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Hidden Gem

Illinois Institute Of Technology

95th percentile return with 55% acceptance

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The Heavyweight

University Of Chicago

Highest Return Score (100th percentile, $28389 value add)

💎

Hidden Gem

Illinois Institute Of Technology

95th percentile return with 55% acceptance

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Rank	School	Location	Earnings	Net Price	Acceptance Rate	Grad Rate
#61	Blackburn CollegePrivate	Carlinville, IL	$46,015 Median Earnings (4yr)	$16,838	63.2%	57.5%

#61Blackburn CollegePrivate

$46,015

Median Earnings (4yr)

$16,838

Net Price

63.2%

Acceptance Rate

57.5%

Graduation Rate

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