Best Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 15 colleges offering Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,118 recent graduates. Graduates in Illinois earn $48,932 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $52,836. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in IL

$48,932

IL Avg. Earnings

$52,836

National Avg.

141

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Illinois

Public Schools (6)

$47,022

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (9)

$50,843

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,821 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings

North Central College

Naperville, IL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 58.3%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$68,592

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,949

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 43.7%

Benedictine University

Lisle, IL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,364

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 77.2%

DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private

$45,137

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,236

Graduates: 208

Acceptance: 73.5%

National Louis University

Chicago, IL · Private

$56,234

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,800

Graduates: 112

Acceptance: 93.1%

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public

$46,869

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,481

Graduates: 122

Acceptance: 70.5%

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

$48,112

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,929

Graduates: 188

Acceptance: 89.0%

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL · Private

$45,277

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,541

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 94.3%

McKendree University

Lebanon, IL · Private

$43,798

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,907

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 63.9%

#10

University of St Francis

Joliet, IL · Private

$49,840

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,712

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 63.9%

#11

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public

$42,123

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,785

Graduates: 141

Acceptance: 78.5%

#12

Bradley University

Peoria, IL · Private

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL · Public

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,684

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 67.8%

#14

Quincy University

Quincy, IL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,056

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 49.9%

#15

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$39,585

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,407

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 90.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Illinois?

North Central College ranks #1 for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Illinois with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 15 schools offering Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs in the state.

How much do Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates earn in Illinois?

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates in Illinois earn an average of $48,932 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $52,836 for this major.

What is the hardest Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods school to get into in Illinois?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the most selective Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 43.7%. The average acceptance rate across Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs in the state is 72.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Illinois?

In Illinois, private Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs produce average earnings of $50,843 vs $47,022 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 9 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Illinois

Chemical Engineering $69,173 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,764 Civil Engineering $61,502 Construction Management $60,021 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,932 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $57,318

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.