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Illinois Bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies Universities

Compare 16 programs at 13 universities in Illinois — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

13 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
NU Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,167/yr
Admission rate
8%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,363
Students
9,201
2
UI University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1867

US #65 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,355/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$81,054
Students
36,258
3
UI University of Illinois Chicago logo

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1983

US #128 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$10,974/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,740
Students
22,170
4
SI Southern Illinois University-Carbondale logo

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1869

US #142 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,297/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,390
Students
8,494
5
IS Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1857

US #285 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$19,398/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,117
Students
19,057
6
NI Northern Illinois University logo

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1895

US #293 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,391/yr
Admission rate
70%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,808
Students
11,301
7
WI Western Illinois University logo

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1899

US #351 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$12,937/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,163
Students
4,410
8
BU Bradley University logo

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1897

US #366 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,719/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,852
Students
3,574
9
EI Eastern Illinois University logo

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1895

US #469 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$12,786/yr
Admission rate
65%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,989
Students
4,188
10
ON Olivet Nazarene University logo

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1907

US #574 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$20,729/yr
Admission rate
56%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,213
Students
2,603
11
NP North Park University logo

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1891

US #689 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$16,948/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,572
Students
1,818
12
NL National Louis University logo

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1886

US #847 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$12,641/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,799
Students
4,406
13
RU Rockford University logo

Rockford University

Rockford, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1847

US #1102 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$22,436/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,794
Students
972

What this subject pays

Graduates of Human Development & Family Studies programmes report a median $30,207 two years after finishing, across 278 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,250.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies universities in Illinois?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Northwestern University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies universities in Illinois?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies universities in Illinois?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Illinois?

Filtering by Illinois keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies universities in Illinois

This page lists bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies universities in Illinois held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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