Illinois ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 225 institutions in Illinois.
Illinois - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 109 | 39% n=98 | 35% n=97 | 34% n=98 |
| Associate→ | 20 | 83% n=18 | 61% n=18 | 56% n=18 |
| Bachelor→ | 65 | 78% n=55 | 49% n=55 | 15% n=55 |
| Master's→ | 15 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 2 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 211 | 56% n=171 | 42% n=170 | 30% n=171 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 109 | 49% n=92 | 37% n=98 | 33% n=98 |
| Associate→ | 20 | 80% n=20 | 61% n=18 | 44% n=18 |
| Bachelor→ | 65 | 97% n=65 | 44% n=55 | 7% n=55 |
| Master's→ | 15 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 2 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 211 | 70% n=177 | 42% n=171 | 26% n=171 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 167,402 | 90% n=166,409 | 69% n=166,300 | 67% n=166,409 |
| Associate→ | 49,193 | 91% n=48,972 | 78% n=48,972 | 73% n=48,972 |
| Bachelor→ | 403,315 | 94% n=397,532 | 84% n=397,532 | 45% n=397,532 |
| Master's→ | 4,379 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 4,588 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 628,877 | 93% n=612,913 | 80% n=612,804 | 53% n=612,913 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 167,402 | 89% n=166,168 | 88% n=166,409 | 65% n=166,409 |
| Associate→ | 49,193 | 83% n=49,193 | 78% n=48,972 | 69% n=48,972 |
| Bachelor→ | 403,315 | 99% n=403,315 | 82% n=397,532 | 36% n=397,532 |
| Master's→ | 4,379 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 4,588 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 628,877 | 95% n=618,676 | 84% n=612,913 | 47% n=612,913 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.