Ranking
Best Security Science and Technology Colleges in Illinois 2026
Kishwaukee College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 21.68 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 6 colleges here by earnings against net price.
6 Illinois colleges offering Security Science and Technology, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 6
- Cheapest net price
- $4,574
- Top earnings 10y
- $71,530
- Public / Private
- 3 / 3
Kishwaukee College
A+- ROI score
- 21.68
- Net price
- $4,574
- Earnings 10y
- $39,657
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of Illinois Chicago
A- ROI score
- 15.66
- Net price
- $10,974
- Earnings 10y
- $68,740
- Acceptance
- 77.4%
Eastern Illinois University
B- ROI score
- 10.17
- Net price
- $12,786
- Earnings 10y
- $51,989
- Acceptance
- 65.4%
Lewis University
B- ROI score
- 9.70
- Net price
- $17,028
- Earnings 10y
- $66,099
- Acceptance
- 71.3%
Quincy University
C- ROI score
- 6.19
- Net price
- $20,359
- Earnings 10y
- $50,369
- Acceptance
- 50.9%
Loyola University Chicago
D- ROI score
- 4.96
- Net price
- $36,079
- Earnings 10y
- $71,530
- Acceptance
- 81.6%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Illinois schools with positive Security Science 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 11.39 (3 public, 3 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Kishwaukee College in Malta, 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?
6 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.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.