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Best Social Work Schools in Illinois

Top Social Work programs in Illinois ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 13
Avg major earnings: $44,806

Top Social Work Programs in Illinois

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#School4yr Earnings
1UIUC

#67 national

$53,310
2Bradley University

#249 national

$44,117
3University of Illinois Springfield

#402 national

$43,871
4Illinois State University

#415 national

$44,486
5Millikin University

#571 national

$47,124
6Aurora University

#614 national

$45,232
7Olivet Nazarene University

#845 national

$43,407
8Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

#886 national

$43,403
9Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

#1065 national

$39,975
10Western Illinois University

#1107 national

$43,139

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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