Best Area Studies Schools in Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks #1 for Area Studies in Illinois with median graduate earnings of $35,594 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Area Studies programs in the state.

Area Studies graduates in Illinois earn an average of $32,040 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $31,124 for this major.

Northwestern University is the most selective Area Studies program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 7.1%. The average acceptance rate across Area Studies programs in the state is 50.7%.

In Illinois, private Area Studies programs produce average earnings of $31,006 vs $33,074 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.