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2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k

11 Ranked Colleges
103 Degrees Awarded
$18,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Curriculum & Instruction is the 46th most popular major in the country with 18,195 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across Illinois, there were 972 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 103 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,900 and $148,219 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in curriculum and instruction. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality curriculum and instruction programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the curriculum and instruction program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The curriculum & instruction school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 11 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction (Income $0-$30k) in Illinois

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s curriculum and instruction students in 2019-2020.

UIUC also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Full UIUC Curriculum & Instruction Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Chicago. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Illinois at Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.

UIC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UIC Curriculum & Instruction Report

#3

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Illinois University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k. Dekalb, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois doctor’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $0-$30k list, NIU has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at NIU

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k. SIUC is a public institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois doctor’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $0-$30k list, SIUC has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at SIUC

#5

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Aurora University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k. Aurora University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Aurora, Illinois. It awarded 10 doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

Aurora not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Aurora are $13,200, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Aurora Curriculum & Instruction Report

#6

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
#5 in overall quality

Illinois State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k list. Illinois State is a large public school situated in Normal, Illinois. It awarded 8 doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

Illinois State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois State University are $11,069, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Illinois State University

#7

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

Concordia University, Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois doctor’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $0-$30k list, Concordia University, Chicago has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Concordia University, Chicago Curriculum & Instruction Report

#8

McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, McKendree University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lebanon, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois doctor’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $0-$30k list, McKendree has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at McKendree are $9,324.

Full McKendree Curriculum & Instruction Report

#9

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, National Louis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k list. National Louis University is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our illinois doctor’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $0-$30k list, NLU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at National Louis University are $12,096.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at NLU

#10

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, DePaul University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k list. DePaul University is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 14 doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at DePaul University

#11

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Loyola University Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Doctorate in Illinois For Those Making $0-$30k list. Loyola University Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 7 doctorate’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Loyola Chicago, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago are $19,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Loyola Chicago

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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