Ranking
Best Architectural Sciences and Technology Colleges in Illinois 2026
5 Illinois colleges offering Architectural Sciences and Technology, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 5
- Cheapest net price
- $6,375
- Top earnings 10y
- $82,592
- Public / Private
- 3 / 2
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
A+- ROI score
- 16.32
- Net price
- $6,375
- Earnings 10y
- $41,625
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
A- ROI score
- 14.12
- Net price
- $14,355
- Earnings 10y
- $81,054
- Acceptance
- 42.4%
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
A- ROI score
- 12.35
- Net price
- $7,397
- Earnings 10y
- $36,531
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Illinois Institute of Technology
A- ROI score
- 11.21
- Net price
- $18,425
- Earnings 10y
- $82,592
- Acceptance
- 54.9%
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
D- ROI score
- 2.02
- Net price
- $49,790
- Earnings 10y
- $40,151
- Acceptance
- 77.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Illinois schools with positive Architectural Sciences and Technology program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.20 (3 public, 2 private).
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in Chicago, IL tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Illinois colleges are in this list?
5 Illinois colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.