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2023 Most Popular Online Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

15 Schools Ranked
$27,110 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,787 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Online Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Illinois to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
990 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,637 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 990 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois is $15,032. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of $44,637 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full DeVry University - Illinois Report

302 Total Awards
$15,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,761 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Illinois. SIUC is a public institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 302 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend SIUC, expect to pay an average of $15,240 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,761 in student loans. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southern Illinois University Carbondale Report

#3

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
192 Total Awards
$14,169 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,416 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means National Louis University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 192 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

NLU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,169. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NLU accumulate an average of $29,416 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois
169 Total Awards
$33,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,607 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at McKendree University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Illinois. McKendree University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lebanon, Illinois that handed out 169 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,050 to cover tuition and fees at McKendree. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,607 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 16% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
215 Total Awards
$13,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,617 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western Illinois University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Macomb, Illinois, the medium-sized public school awarded 215 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

WIU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,297. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WIU accumulate an average of $28,617 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Western Illinois University Report

#6

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
238 Total Awards
$35,472 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,413 Avg Student Debt

Lewis University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Lewis University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Romeoville, Illinois that handed out 238 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,472 to cover tuition and fees at Lewis. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,413 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
851 Total Awards
$47,808 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,570 Avg Student Debt

Loyola University Chicago landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 851 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $47,808 to cover tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Loyola Chicago accumulate an average of $23,570 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
59 Total Awards
$34,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,522 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Concordia University, Chicago did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Concordia University, Chicago is located in River Forest, Illinois and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Concordia University, Chicago does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,310. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,522 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Concordia University, Chicago Report

#9

Judson University

Elgin, Illinois
65 Total Awards
$29,870 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,525 Avg Student Debt

Judson University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Judson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Elgin, Illinois that handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,870 to cover tuition and fees at Judson. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,525 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Judson University Report

#10

Greenville University

Greenville, Illinois
47 Total Awards
$29,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,815 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Greenville University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Greenville, Illinois, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 47 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Greenville, expect to pay an average of $29,810 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Greenville accumulate an average of $20,815 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
89 Total Awards
$28,383 Avg Student Debt

University of St Francis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. University of Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Joliet, Illinois. It awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Saint Francis accumulate an average of $28,383 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
146 Total Awards
$37,440 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,166 Avg Student Debt

Olivet Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 146 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Olivet Nazarene does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,440. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,166 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Olivet Nazarene University Report

#13

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois
120 Total Awards
$33,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,826 Avg Student Debt

North Park University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 120 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend North Park, expect to pay an average of $33,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,826 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Quincy University

Quincy, Illinois
71 Total Awards
$25,741 Avg Student Debt

Quincy University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Quincy U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Quincy, Illinois. It awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Quincy U accumulate an average of $25,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Quincy University Report

#14

Rasmussen University - Illinois

Rockford, Illinois
$13,883 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Illinois came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Illinois is $13,883. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,026 in loans while pursuing their degree.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

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%.

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