Which Colleges' Graduates Make the Most Money?

Aside from getting away from home and having a good time, most people – hopefully – attend college to obtain a degree that sets them down a successful career path, and of course, earns them a hefty salary.

But some colleges have graduates who earn higher average early- and mid-career salaries than others, according to PayScale.com.

Here are the top 10 Illinois colleges with the highest earning potential for graduates, along with average salary figures.

And just wait until you see how much Gov. Bruce Rauner spent on T.V. ads leading up to the 2014 election – talk about a return on investment.

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