2020 Top Graduate Programs in the Chicago Area

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Northwestern University
Graduate School
Evanston, IL
Rating 4.62 out of 5 45 reviews
Graduate Student: I absolutely love Northwestern. Even though I’m attending their online program and live a couple of states away, I still feel connected to my university. Over the past year, my professors, academic advisors, and other course leads have been extremely resourceful and I can tell they want me to succeed. The online campus is easy to use and there are people ready to help me 24/7 if I need it. Despite only meeting once a week via webcam, I feel connected to my classmates and love getting to know them better through class and group projects. I’ve learned so much about mental health counseling and I feel that I’ll be ready for my career when I graduate. I truly feel that I made the best decision when I picked Northwestern for my graduate career!
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University of Chicago
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.75 out of 5 20 reviews
Alum: Top notch professors. You will receive the best education from highly qualified and world-renowned experts. Beautiful stunning campus with gothic limestone architecture laced with ivy. Students are from all over the world. You will find diversity in the student body, which elevates the overall learning experience per gaining different perspectives. Love University of Chicago!
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The Wheaton College Graduate School - Illinois
Graduate School
Wheaton, IL
Rating 4.5 out of 5 18 reviews
Master's Student: The faculty and staff care about their community. The material you learn applies to your passion. What you make of this program is what you will get out of it. I encountered a few life changes during the pandemic and everyone on this team was supportive and understanding. My classmates, faculty and staff were all supportive and we have never met in person. All the classes were online but it was a good experience and the team did an amazing job providing opportunities for us to feel connected, close and safe. I would say that overall this community cares about everyone involved and the people groups that we all want to support and serve. The program is also targeted towards making significant changes in the concept of a "western" savior complex and teaching everyone that there are ways that helping can hurt and we are being taught best practice to not perpetuate this ignorance. It is a well researched and developed program focuses on holistic healing for the world and becoming present
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Moody Theological Seminary
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.73 out of 5 11 reviews
Master's Student: I totally loved the learning and experience I received at Moody Theological Seminary. The professors were very knowledgeable and helpful. My classmates were amazing individuals that were eager to learn and this made the whole schooling experience a pleasurable one. I was in-person, beginning 4 years prior to the pandemic, so being on the actual Moody campus interacting with other students, staff members and faculty gave a very safe and validating feeling as people generally made me feel accepted. The college has a shared, but often unspoken value of service to others, as you are more likely to find multiple options and offers of assistance. I really loved my time learning at moody and iI would go back there in a heartbeat if they offered doctoral programs, which they currently don't.
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Illinois Institute of Technology
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 3.79 out of 5 14 reviews
Master's Student: I’m at the point in my career in which I want to grow more as a leader and innovator in the business realm. So that I can continue to provide value and be an asset to Medtronic as an Executive Vice President of Sales. I chose this program because I want the hands-on learning to help me succeed in complex business challenges that I may encounter daily. With my diverse background and perspective, I can attribute my partnership, experience and perspective to my peers, classmates and colleagues. I am excited for this new challenge and looking forward to this journey with IIT.

Thank you,

Johnathan Prunty
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Loyola University Chicago
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.13 out of 5 38 reviews
Graduate Student: Loyola University Chicago is an engaging institution in high education. Rigorous coursework emphasizes theoretical and empirical applications of social science methods and ideas. Loyola University’s proximity to the City of Chicago has allowed me, a student in sociology, to extend learning beyond the classroom. One of the most important aspects of my graduate career at Loyola University has been the opportunity to do social science research in a variety of different topic areas. Loyola’s center for social science research, the Center for Urban Research and Learning has been an important component of my training as a sociologist and as a researcher. I have had the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of projects with numerous community partners such as the Cook Country Court Systems. As a student, I am joyed when learning can be used as a tool to address social problems and explore solutions that are proximal to community needs.
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DePaul University
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.26 out of 5 61 reviews
Alum: DePaul is a great school with small programs and dedicated faculty. I was given internship and assistantship opportunities that made my experience unique and enriching!
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Lake Forest College
Graduate School
Lake Forest, IL
Valparaiso University
Graduate School
Valparaiso, IN
Rating 4.75 out of 5 4 reviews
Graduate Student: Expensive. However, faculty were very invested in the program and students! East to follow plan and most students graduated on time. Great cohort dynamics.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.34 out of 5 68 reviews
Faculty: I have the opportunity to start my masters at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Excellent university , the professors have enough experience to guide you step by step. I made a lot of friends from a different country around the world, diversity is incredible and you can learn a lot from other students.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is huge! a lot of facilities for students, recreation center, green areas, library, restaurants, laboratories and hospitals.

Im so proud to be part of the family of UIC.
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University of St. Francis - Illinois
Graduate School
Joliet, IL
Rating 4.61 out of 5 18 reviews
Master's Student: Application process was easy, the advisor was helpful and pleasant. The masters courses were relevant and engaging.
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North Park University
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.6 out of 5 5 reviews
Master's Student: North Park has made distance learning ridiculously easy and effective. I love the platform they use for discussions and document sharing, and the professors are very communicative. For being a distance learning program, there is a remarkable amount of interaction with my classmates. Even the logistics of group projects have been easy to navigate, much to my surprise. I am loving my education through North Park University!
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North Central College
Graduate School
Naperville, IL
Rating 3.75 out of 5 4 reviews
Master's Student: North Central has provided me with an amazing experience through the online graduate program. My current major is the right field that I want to pursue in my job field.
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Lewis University
Graduate School
Romeoville, IL
Rating 4.15 out of 5 20 reviews
Master's Student: My educational experience at Lewis University was just what I expected from a students point of view from the class sizes to the professors who know their material coming from their past careers in their fields. Also, if you ever needed help in either Math or Writing, Lewis had tutoring centers to aid students in those subjects. I liked the Writing Center that was in the library because that place helped me become a better writer from start to finish during my tutor sessions. The only thing I would like Lewis to change is the Wi-Fi because it's slow at times and the computers on campus aren't always available when needed.
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Dominican University
Graduate School
River Forest, IL
Rating 3.92 out of 5 12 reviews
Master's Student: The classes were small so you had to speak with other students who are in the same field of study. Even though the classes were small, the classes were informative and helped me in my graduate program. The professors always gave feedback in areas of improvement and wanted the best for their students.
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Roosevelt University
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.35 out of 5 17 reviews
Master's Student: Very excited to start up my academic year this coming Fall 2020. I have done a lot of research into Roosevelt's Clinical Psychology Program. I will have access to a program that sets me up for further Ph.D/Psy.D Studies, and grants me a license in counseling(LCP) as a counselor in Illinois. For these reasons, Roosevelt's clinical psychology program is very unique, and I look forward to studying here!
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Elmhurst University
Graduate School
Elmhurst, IL
Rating 4.5 out of 5 6 reviews
Sophomore: It has been exciting seeing as its been new territory as opposed to my community college I've attended, yet tumultuous as the workload is mind-crippling. However, despite the increased workload, it has made me a more attentive and responsible adult. Those seeking a challenge and prefer a smaller more laid-back campus would find themselves in good company. In regards to changes, more parking space would be helpful, as I'm a commuter and there have been times where I've spent just as much time scurrying through the parking lot as listening to a lecture.
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National Louis University
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.72 out of 5 39 reviews
Master's Student: My primary reason for applying for National Louis University Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis is to obtain a challenging position that will allow me to utilize and enhance current skills for professional growth. I would like to acquire knowledge to better assist my pursuit to identify and improve the quality of life for individuals. My secondary reasons for applying to National Louis University is the diverse culture and courses, supportive staff, and affordability of its programs. NLU has appeal to my need of intimate class settings and friendly and supportive staff and peers. I am pleased at NLU aim at promoting courses and programs suitable for working adults. Also, I am impressed with NLU range of student services that facilitates the success of its students, such as the Academic Advising Center and the Library and Learning support program that’s geared at contributing to its students flourishing in all classes.
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 3.64 out of 5 14 reviews
Master's Student: The instructors have pushed my thoughts and critical skills in ways I couldn’t have imagined and I am grateful for all the work they’ve done, despite the pandemic. Even online, the learning is great.

4/5 stars due to the administrations lack of empathy and imagination on ways to reimburse or compensate for the priceless campus experience that art schools are know to incubate.
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Judson University
Graduate School
Elgin, IL
Rating 3 out of 5 2 reviews
Trinity Christian College
Graduate School
Palos Heights, IL
Benedictine University
Graduate School
Lisle, IL
Rating 4.52 out of 5 21 reviews
Niche User: I had a positive experience overall. I really like the diversity that the University offers. I think the campus is very appealing. The program cost is competitive. I enjoying learning in the blended format. I am pleasantly surprised with how helpful the professors and students have been throughout the cohort. I would recommend anyone to take a look at what the university has to offer. I am happy that I choose the program at BU as it was economically. I feel that it was the right fit for my schedule and it has helped my to learn more about myself. I feel confident that I have made the right choice in opting for the degree as with the uncertain times, organizational leadership is a door way to many future unique job opportunities. I like that the degree can be used in a variety of fields in the workforce. This was a major reason for my opting for this degree. I feel confident that if need be the university will help in job placement.
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Northeastern Illinois University
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.38 out of 5 16 reviews
Graduate Student: As a prospective graduate student, I found Northeastern Illinois University to be accessible to public transportation. The campus and its facilities are student-friendly. It stresses that students get the maximum learning experience. For instance, the library boasts long operating hours on week days and weekends. There are no shortage of studying areas in EACH building. For students who study late, there are shuttle buses that drop students off at all of the school 's campuses (CCIS and El Centro) and public transportation train stations. I appreciate that Northeastern Illinois University offers the college experience to each student, no matter where they live in the city.
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Concordia University Chicago
Graduate School
River Forest, IL
Rating 4.61 out of 5 36 reviews
Doctoral Student: This has been a great experience so far. Professors are accommodating and helpful. Some meet on line and some don't but they are all willing to do video chats when you need extra help. All professors give out their number so you can reach out at any time and they are quick to grade and respond. I would recommend this program, especially for grad school or if you are working full time and trying to finish a degree. Throughout the entire program, assignment due dates have been consistant and makes it easy to plan ahead. Assignments are not overwhelming as large projects are usually split into managable assignments throughout the couse. They also allow you to take 8 week courses-which is great b/c you can squeeze several courses into a semester without taking multiple courses at the same time.
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Indiana University - Northwest
Graduate School
Gary, IN
Rating 3.8 out of 5 5 reviews
Graduate Student: The school was nice, clean, and the professors were always willing to go above and beyond to help. The only bad thing about this campus would be the parking situation, however, it was cut down for a good reason. The new Arts and sciences building is absolutely beautiful and worth the trouble of finding parking now.
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Liberty University
Graduate School
Lynchburg, VA
Rating 4.62 out of 5 519 reviews
Graduate Student: On all front Liberty University has provided an ourstanding higher education experience! They have promptly and effectively assisted me from the moment I submitted my graduate program application to the present day as I venture forward in my course work. There were many questions I had in the several week leading up to beginning my first classes. Their admissions, financial aid, and registrar offices all efficiently provided me with the assiatance I needed in a most kind and generous manner, taking the time to ensure my questions were answered. Their knowledge and patient understanding of what I was communicating was top-tier. I have never had another insitution serve me as well as they have.
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Erikson Institute
Graduate School
Chicago, IL
Rating 4.8 out of 5 5 reviews
Master's Student: Incredibly knowledgeable instructors, small class sizes, lots of support from staff and faculty. A foundation of child development underlies all programs here, and this has resulted in a unique learning experience as I pursue my Master of Social Work. COVID has certainly resulted in many changes, but Erikson has handled these well.
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