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Best History Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 21 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 520 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,402 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,289.

School choice matters significantly: University of Chicago graduates earn $39,369 while DePaul University graduates earn $23,340 — a $16,029 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

21
Schools in IL
$30,402
IL Avg. Earnings
$30,289
National Avg.
544
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Illinois

Public Schools (10)
$30,124
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (11)
$30,654
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $530 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

History Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings

#1
U

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$39,369
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,346
Graduates: 34
Acceptance: 4.8%
#2
N

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Private

$38,505
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,991
Graduates: 44
Acceptance: 7.1%
#3
N

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public

$36,437
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,454
Graduates: 54
Acceptance: 70.5%
#4
I

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

$35,823
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,922
Graduates: 76
Acceptance: 89.0%
#5
N

North Central College

Naperville, IL · Private

$32,925
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 58.3%
#6
L

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$32,569
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 81.4%
#7
U

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$31,314
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,482
Graduates: 52
Acceptance: 43.7%
#8
S

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL · Public

$31,314
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,201
Graduates: 48
Acceptance: 97.2%
#9
B

Bradley University

Peoria, IL · Private

$30,771
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.7%
#10
R

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL · Private

$30,409
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.3%
#11
E

Eureka College

Eureka, IL · Private

$30,173
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 88.5%
#12
U

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public

$28,870
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,997
Graduates: 37
Acceptance: 78.5%
#13
U

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL · Public

$28,236
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 84.4%
#14
S

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$28,236
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,826
Graduates: 34
Acceptance: 90.4%
#15
W

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public

$27,765
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,908
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 75.0%
#16
N

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL · Public

$27,126
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,685
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 70.4%
#17
A

Aurora University

Aurora, IL · Private

$27,048
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,003
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 85.1%
#18
N

North Park University

Chicago, IL · Private

$26,896
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.8%
#19
E

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL · Public

$26,121
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,456
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 67.8%
#20
M

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL · Private

$25,194
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 86.6%
#21
D

DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private

$23,340
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,281
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 73.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Illinois?
University of Chicago ranks #1 for History in Illinois with median graduate earnings of $39,369 within two years of graduation. There are 21 schools offering History programs in the state.
How much do History graduates earn in Illinois?
History graduates in Illinois earn an average of $30,402 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $30,289 for this major.
What is the hardest History school to get into in Illinois?
University of Chicago is the most selective History program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 4.8%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 71.2%.
Should I attend a public or private school for History in Illinois?
In Illinois, private History programs produce average earnings of $30,654 vs $30,124 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 11 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Illinois

Mathematics and Computer Science $76,967 Chemical Engineering $69,173 Industrial Engineering $69,102 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,897 Engineering, General $67,238 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Materials Engineering $64,773
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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.