2026 Best Individualized Studies Schools in Illinois

Individualized Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best individualized studies schools.

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• Best Individualized Studies Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Individualized Studies in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the individualized studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Individualized Studies

1

Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

$73,200 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Depaul University, our #1 school for individualized studies. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Depaul University graduates 68% of students within six years. Depaul University awarded about 21 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $73,200 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $42,350. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Depaul University

2

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

134 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

$38,196 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Western Illinois University one of the top schools for individualized studies. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Macomb. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Illinois University awarded about 134 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $38,196 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,750. Get the full individualized studies details for Western Illinois University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.