2027 Best Value Individualized Studies Schools in Illinois
[Individualized Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/individualized-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong individualized studies 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 individualized studies students.
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2027 Best Value Individualized Studies Schools in Illinois
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the individualized studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Individualized Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Illinois At Springfield the best value for a degree in individualized studies in Illinois. University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,557, compared with $20,139 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for individualized studies graduates is $29,467. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of Illinois At Springfield earn a median of $53,344 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,467 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Western Illinois University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,572. Typical student debt for individualized studies graduates is $28,750. Early-career individualized studies graduates make about $38,196. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Illinois University admits about 71% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Depaul University one of the best values for individualized studies. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Students borrow a median of $42,350 to complete the individualized studies program here. Early-career individualized studies graduates make about $73,200. Set against $42,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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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