Best Counseling Master's Programs in Illinois

Clinical / counseling psych master’s graduates in Illinois earn a weighted average salary of $56,415 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our clinical / counseling psych graduate rankings cover 14 of the 22 programs available in Illinois, accounting for 90% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

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#1 in Illinois | #8 in Counseling nationally

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois

Economic score 0.30

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $71,609

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $27,588

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Illinois | #12 in Counseling nationally

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois

Economic score 0.35

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $69,730

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $30,520

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Illinois | #14 in Counseling nationally

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

Economic score 0.36

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $56,509

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,226

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Illinois | #74 in Counseling nationally

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Economic score 0.69

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $62,346

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $47,477

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Illinois | #86 in Counseling nationally

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois

Economic score 0.78

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $53,785

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,125

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Illinois | #99 in Counseling nationally

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 0.81

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $54,885

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $45,757

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#7 in Illinois | #120 in Counseling nationally

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 0.88

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $61,450

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $59,490

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#8 in Illinois | #145 in Counseling nationally

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.01

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,643

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $32,780

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#9 in Illinois | #153 in Counseling nationally

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.07

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $54,024

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $55,400

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#10 in Illinois | #191 in Counseling nationally
Economic score 1.43

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,729

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $46,366

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#11 in Illinois | #219 in Counseling nationally

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score 1.83

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,879

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $80,741

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#12 in Illinois | #229 in Counseling nationally

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois

Economic score 2.21

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $36,134

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $53,872

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#13 in Illinois | #233 in Counseling nationally

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois

Economic score 2.47

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $39,001

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $66,788

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#14 in Illinois | #237 in Counseling nationally

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Economic score 3.44

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,198

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 3.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $153,657

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in clinical / counseling psych in Illinois?

Years

1.4 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.4 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych earn in Illinois?

Salary

$56,415

The median master's degree in clinical / counseling psych graduate earns $56,415 4 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych cost in Illinois?

Net cost

$21,692

The average annual cost of a master's degree in clinical / counseling psych is $21,692. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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