15 colleges · Illinois
Area Studies colleges in Illinois
15 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in area studies (3 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $36,804 a year after graduating, compared with $42,259 nationally.
All area studies programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 14 | n/a | $54,187 | n/a |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 11 | $36,804 | $49,872 | n/a |
| Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Principia CollegeElsah, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer area studies?
15 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in area studies in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 3 of them public.
Where do area studies graduates earn the most in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with median earnings of $54,187 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Area Studies nationwide · All colleges in Illinois
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.