One of the biggest reasons students choose to go to college is to learn the skills necessary to get a high-paying job. Earnings potential can even be a main factor in deciding where to go to school, in addition to academic programs, athletic attractions and extra-curricular opportunities.
PayScale.com ranked the top schools in Illinois where students make the most money after graduation.
Below are five Illinois colleges whose graduates have the highest earning potentials throughout their careers. See what those earning potentials are below the infographic.
10. Northern Illinois University
Average early-career salary: $46,500
Average mid-career salary: $80,900
9. Wheaton College
Average early-career salary: $44,800
Average mid-career salary: $81,400
8. Lake Forest College
Average early-career salary: $43,100
Average mid-career salary: $85,400
7. DePaul University
Average early-career salary: $45,900
Average mid-career salary: $85,900
6. University of Illinois at Chicago
Average early-career salary: $49,000
Average mid-career salary: $85,900
Check out Reboot Illinois to see which five schools in Illinois have graduates with the highest earning potentials.
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