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Illinois Public Professional Business & Management Universities

Compare 61 programs at 6 universities in Illinois — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
SI Southern Illinois University Edwardsville logo

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1957

US #375 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$14,889/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,346
Students
8,750
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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

What this subject pays

Graduates of Business & Management programmes report a median $43,426 two years after finishing, across 598 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional Business & Management universities in Illinois?

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

How much does it cost to study public Professional Business & Management 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 public Professional Business & Management 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 public Professional Business & Management universities in Illinois

This page lists public Professional Business & Management 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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