2027 Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools in Illinois
[Artificial Intelligence](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/artificial-intelligence/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong artificial intelligence education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for artificial intelligence students.
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2027 Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools in Illinois
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the artificial intelligence degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools
Our analysis ranked Illinois Institute Of Technology the best value for a degree in artificial intelligence in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $52,202. Artificial Intelligence graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Illinois Institute Of Technology earn a median of $73,644 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,750 median debt. Illinois Institute Of Technology admits about 55% of applicants.
Northwestern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in artificial intelligence, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $16,616. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $78,551 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in artificial intelligence will find it at Depaul University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $24,321. Early-career artificial intelligence graduates make about $58,220. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Depaul University admits about 76% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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