Best colleges for Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences in Illinois
Ranked by graduate earnings
Bradley University, Benedictine University and Northern Illinois University award the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees and certificates in Illinois: 38, 11 and 8 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Illinois colleges offer Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences and award 77 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program encompasses a variety of educational paths focused on the science and practice of patient care. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in…
Top institution, 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 | Bradley University Peoria Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $27,857 | 38 | 76% | $21,768 | $26,899 |
Colleges awarding the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees in Illinois
Top 7 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 | Bradley University Peoria Private not-for-profit | 38 | $27,857 |
| 2 | Benedictine University Lisle Private not-for-profit | 11 | Not reported |
| 3 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 4 | Rush University Chicago Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
| 5 | National University of Health Sciences Lombard Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 7 | Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Rock Island Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences programs in Illinois.
Which Illinois colleges award the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees?+
Bradley University (38 graduates a year), Benedictine University (11 graduates a year) and Northern Illinois University (8 graduates a year) award the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees and certificates in Illinois, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Illinois colleges offer Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences.
Which Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program in Illinois has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Bradley University tops the list at $27,857. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program?+
The Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program encompasses a variety of educational paths focused on the science and practice of patient care. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in…
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