44 colleges · Illinois
History colleges in Illinois
44 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in history (12 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $39,137 a year after graduating, compared with $37,871 nationally.
All history 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 53 | $35,279 | $78,966 | $14,000 |
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | 84 | $50,667 | $64,330 | n/a |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | 41 | $41,930 | $57,639 | $20,250 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 32 | $31,462 | $55,326 | $18,052 |
| Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL | 6 | $39,137 | $54,071 | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | 15 | $41,246 | $52,900 | n/a |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 109 | $41,453 | $52,757 | $16,750 |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 29 | $35,723 | $48,857 | $24,250 |
| Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL | 13 | $37,292 | $47,084 | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | 29 | $42,233 | $46,814 | $18,250 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 94 | $43,724 | $46,718 | $15,000 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | 40 | $37,315 | $46,086 | $19,281 |
| University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL | 19 | $43,074 | $45,641 | $18,071 |
| Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL | 11 | n/a | $45,048 | $27,000 |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | 25 | $35,442 | $40,597 | $21,500 |
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | 18 | $38,561 | n/a | $19,034 |
| Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL | 23 | n/a | n/a | $21,875 |
| Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Greenville UniversityGreenville, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL | 15 | n/a | n/a | $27,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL | 15 | n/a | n/a | $25,000 |
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Park UniversityChicago, IL | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Principia CollegeElsah, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Quincy UniversityQuincy, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rockford UniversityRockford, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of St FrancisJoliet, IL | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer history?
44 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in history in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 12 of them public.
Where do history graduates earn the most in Illinois?
Northwestern University, with median earnings of $78,966 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
History 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.