Best colleges for Business in Illinois
Ranked by graduate earnings
Loyola University Chicago, Eastern Illinois University and Benedictine University award the most Business degrees and certificates in Illinois: 35, 11 and 8 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Illinois colleges offer Business and award 61 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benedictine University Lisle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $56,194 | 8 | 50% | $23,570 | $25,000 |
| 2 | Saint Xavier University Chicago Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $48,593 | 7 | 57% | $12,935 | $22,280 |
Colleges awarding the most Business degrees in Illinois
Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago Private not-for-profit | 35 | Not reported |
| 2 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston Public | 11 | Not reported |
| 3 | Benedictine University Lisle Private not-for-profit | 8 | $56,194 |
| 4 | Saint Xavier University Chicago Private not-for-profit | 7 | $48,593 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Business programs in Illinois.
Which Illinois colleges award the most Business degrees?+
Loyola University Chicago (35 graduates a year), Eastern Illinois University (11 graduates a year) and Benedictine University (8 graduates a year) award the most Business degrees and certificates in Illinois, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Illinois colleges offer Business.
What is the focus of the Business program?+
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
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