Every college program, by the numbers.
Compare U.S. college programs by graduate earnings, cost, and career outlook. Pulled from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and BLS, ready to cite in your reports.
- 5,994
- institutions
- 401
- programs
- 648
- occupations
305 programs in Illinois
In-state counts. Each card opens the Illinois page for that program.
Registered Nursing
Leads to: Registered Nurses
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Leads to: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Leads to: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Business Administration
Leads to: General and Operations Managers
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Leads to: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Psychology
Leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Accounting and Related Services
Leads to: Accountants and Auditors
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Leads to: Correctional Officers and Jailers
Biology
Leads to: Biological Technicians
Practical Nursing
Leads to: Nursing Assistants
Allied Health Diagnostic
Leads to: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Leads to: Medical Assistants
Biological and Physical Sciences
Leads to: Natural Sciences Managers
Computer Science
Leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists
Communication and Media Studies
Leads to: Public Relations Specialists
Marketing
Leads to: Marketing Managers
Finance and Financial Management Services
Leads to: Financial Managers
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Leads to: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Political Science and Government
Leads to: Political Scientists
Sports
Leads to: Exercise Physiologists
English Language and Literature
Leads to: Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Leads to: Medical and Health Services Managers
Fine and Studio Arts
Leads to: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Sociology
Leads to: Sociologists
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By field of study
Every program grouped by its NCES CIP family: health, business, engineering, computer science, and more.
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies49
- Engineering41
- Health Professions And Related Programs31
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services22
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields19
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians19
Frequently asked questions
What data does each program profile show?+
Each program profile shows graduate earnings, typical cost and debt, and career outlook, mapped to its NCES CIP field of study, drawn from the College Scorecard, IPEDS, and Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
How are graduate earnings for a program measured?+
Earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, which reports median earnings of graduates a set period after completion, complemented by Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) and Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for career context.
Where does the program data come from?+
All figures come from public federal sources: the College Scorecard and IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education), Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (U.S. Census Bureau), Bureau of Labor Statistics wage and outlook data, and Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) program performance data for debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures.
Can I compare programs across fields or states?+
Yes. Filter 401 programs by CIP field of study or by state to compare graduate earnings, cost, and how widely each program is offered across 59 U.S. states and territories.
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Data: IPEDS Fall 2025–26 provisional · College Scorecard (June 2026 release) · Census PSEO 2019–21 cohorts · BLS OEWS May 2025. Earnings are medians one year after graduation. Rankings use each institution's predominant-credential Scorecard earnings. All sources & release dates →
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