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#4 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
85 Colleges
58,540 Yearly Graduations
$71,948 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Illinois ranked #4 in the nation for graduate degrees with 58,540 students receiving a diploma in 2021. The average in-state tuition for the state is $17,987, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $18,966. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
6,470 Yearly Degrees
$56,567 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northwestern University was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 6,470 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwestern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $56,067 $56,067
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $500 $500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $7,123 $7,123

Public Public vs. Private
5,812 Yearly Degrees
$17,823 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 5,812 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,635 $27,674
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,188 $3,188
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $529 $594

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
4,669 Yearly Degrees
$14,090 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Chamberlain University - Illinois was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 4,669 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Chamberlain University - Illinois

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,000 $13,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,090 $1,090
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#4

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
4,642 Yearly Degrees
$63,936 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UChicago handed out 4,642 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Chicago

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $62,640 $62,640
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,296 $1,296
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,088 $2,088

Public Public vs. Private
3,663 Yearly Degrees
$17,277 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UIC handed out 3,663 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Illinois at Chicago

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,927 $25,118
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,350 $3,350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $710 $993

#6

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
3,047 Yearly Degrees
$18,341 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

DePaul University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 3,047 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for DePaul University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,951 $17,951
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $390 $390
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $832 $832

#7

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
2,341 Yearly Degrees
$17,552 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, DeVry University - Illinois handed out 2,341 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for DeVry University - Illinois

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,072 $17,072
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $480 $480
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $776 $776

#8

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,102 Yearly Degrees
$19,894 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Loyola Chicago ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 2,102 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Loyola University Chicago

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,990 $18,990
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $904 $904
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,055 $1,055

#9

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,594 Yearly Degrees
$9,378 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Concordia University, Chicago ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 1,594 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Concordia University, Chicago

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,090 $9,090
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $288 $288
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $505 $505

#10

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,424 Yearly Degrees
$30,822 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Illinois Tech ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 1,424 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Illinois Institute of Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $29,052 $29,052
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,770 $1,770
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,614 $1,614

#11

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
1,419 Yearly Degrees
$11,390 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

NIU handed out 1,419 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northern Illinois University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,942 $8,942
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,448 $2,448
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $496 $496

#12

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,368 Yearly Degrees
$12,096 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

National Louis University was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,368 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for National Louis University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,646 $11,646
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $647 $647

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
1,329 Yearly Degrees
$12,904 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, AIU Online ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 1,329 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for American InterContinental University - Online

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,244 $12,244
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $660 $660
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $651 $651

#14

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,242 Yearly Degrees
$19,640 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Benedictine U ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 1,242 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Benedictine University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,530 $18,530
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,110 $1,110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $711 $711

#15

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
1,162 Yearly Degrees
$9,773 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Illinois State University was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,162 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Illinois State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,805 $9,805
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,968 $1,968
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $404 $838

#16

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,000 Yearly Degrees
$14,100 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Aurora ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 1,000 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Aurora University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,100 $14,100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $600 $600

#17

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
939 Yearly Degrees
$9,316 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, SIUE ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 939 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,146 $7,146
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,170 $2,170
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $339 $339

Public Public vs. Private
917 Yearly Degrees
$16,162 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, SIUC ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 917 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Illinois University Carbondale

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,268 $28,170
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $4,894 $4,894
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $470 $1,174

#19

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
910 Yearly Degrees
$47,207 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Midwestern University - Downers Grove handed out 910 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Midwestern University - Downers Grove

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $46,505 $46,505
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $702 $702
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $969 $969

#20

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
808 Yearly Degrees
$10,640 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Eastern Illinois University was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 808 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Illinois University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,691 $18,458
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,949 $2,949
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $320 $769

#21

Rush University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
782 Yearly Degrees
$37,253 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Rush University ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 782 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rush University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $37,253 $37,253
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,306 $1,306

#22

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
774 Yearly Degrees
$21,605 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Roosevelt handed out 774 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #22 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Roosevelt University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,275 $21,275
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $330 $330
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $947 $947

#23

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
741 Yearly Degrees
$14,960 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 85 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Lewis ranked #23 in terms of popularity with 741 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lewis University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,760 $14,760
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $820 $820

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
632 Yearly Degrees
$36,765 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

RFUMS handed out 632 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $36,390 $36,390
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $375 $375
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $693 $693

#25

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
611 Yearly Degrees
$12,182 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Western Illinois University was ranked the #25 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 611 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Illinois University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,319 $8,319
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,863 $3,863
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $347 $347

Other Illinois Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 University of St Francis 608
27 Olivet Nazarene University 549
28 Adler University 500
29 University of Illinois at Springfield 476
29 Northeastern Illinois University 476
31 Governors State University 451
32 The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago 393
33 Bradley University 388
34 Dominican University 329
35 North Park University 278
36 Elmhurst University 262
37 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 256
38 Saint Xavier University 249
39 McKendree University 221
40 Trinity International University - Illinois 196
40 Wheaton College Illinois 196
42 Chicago State University 195
43 Moody Bible Institute 193
44 Erikson Institute 155
45 National University of Health Sciences 148
46 Illinois College of Optometry 126
47 North Central College 123
48 Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 122
49 Lincoln Christian University 102
50 Rockford University 93
51 Judson University 81
52 Greenville University 76
53 Columbia College Chicago 74
54 Catholic Theological Union at Chicago 68
54 Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary 68
56 Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 65
57 Millikin University 52
58 McCormick Theological Seminary 49
58 Chicago Theological Seminary 49
58 Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing 49
61 University of Saint Mary of the Lake 47
62 Quincy University 45
62 Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago 45
64 VanderCook College of Music 42
65 Oak Point University 31
66 Spertus College 28
66 Pacific College of Health and Science 28
68 Trinity Christian College 24
69 Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation 20
70 Institute for Clinical Social Work 19
71 Meadville Lombard Theological School 14
72 Lake Forest College 13
72 Methodist College 13
74 Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences 11
75 Midwest College of Oriental Medicine - Evanston 10
75 Saint Anthony College of Nursing 10
75 Rasmussen University - Illinois 10
78 Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences 7
79 St. John’s College 4
80 Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago 3
81 Telshe Yeshiva - Chicago 1
81 American Islamic College 1
83 Lincoln College 0
83 Illinois College 0
83 Augustana College 0

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