Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois · Public · 19,057 undergraduates
All 76 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,568 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,301 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,348 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,865 |
| $110k and up | $28,224 |
| All families (average) | $19,398 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,240 | +$13,158 | clears the bar | $20,833 | 1.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,956 | +$41,874 | clears the bar | $19,472 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,264 | +$45,182 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $85,326 | +$49,244 | clears the bar | $18,625 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,414 | +$24,332 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,941 | +$15,859 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,660 | +$30,578 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $52,864 | +$16,782 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $62,506 | +$26,424 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $54,452 | +$18,370 | clears the bar | $20,875 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,458 | +$48,376 | clears the bar | $20,299 | 0.4 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,600 | +$27,518 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,725 | +$27,643 | clears the bar | $20,989 | 0.8 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $52,757 | +$16,675 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,445 | +$11,363 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 1.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 76 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.