2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of California-Los Angeles	207437	9.41	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Average Faculty Salary $207,437 4.9% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
2	Northwestern University	182894	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Average Faculty Salary $182,894 3.1% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
3	University of Southern California	163106	11.19	1,460 – 1,550	43412	74461	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Average Faculty Salary $163,106 2.7% Acceptance Rate 11.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
4	University of Maryland-College Park	153599	45.03	1,400 – 1,540	16581	67785	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Average Faculty Salary $153,599 5.0% Acceptance Rate 45.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
5	University of Wisconsin-Madison	142066	40.81	1,360 – 1,480	14235	61275	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Average Faculty Salary $142,066 3.7% Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
6	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	137062	41.75	1,320 – 1,520	11784	62979	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Average Faculty Salary $137,062 3.7% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
7	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	131851	58.15	1,310 – 1,500	20522	61263	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Average Faculty Salary $131,851 3.1% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
8	Ohio State University-Main Campus	131274	49.2	1,290 – 1,450	19783	51438	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 956 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Average Faculty Salary $131,274 3.7% Acceptance Rate 49.2% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $19,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
9	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	131040	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	64802	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Average Faculty Salary $131,040 2.7% Acceptance Rate 36.6% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
10	Purdue University-Main Campus	130529	43.43	1,240 – 1,500	13722	60838	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Average Faculty Salary $130,529 2.7% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $13,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
11	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	125258	16.42	1,390 – 1,530	17574	73762	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 45% of accepted students decide to attend. Average Faculty Salary $125,258 3.7% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
12	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	123550	78.87	1,250 – 1,440	17209	57984	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Average Faculty Salary $123,550 2.9% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $17,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
13	Michigan State University	122284	83.24	1,100 – 1,330	23657	55084	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $122,284 2.0% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
14	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	119122	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27889	55620	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 70% of students will graduate within four......Read more Average Faculty Salary $119,122 4.7% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
15	University of Iowa	115764	79.9	1,090 – 1,320	21765	52696	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $115,764 0.3% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
16	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	114978	88.07	1,080 – 1,320	18322	47692	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Lincoln is the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system. The school got its start in 1869, just two years after Nebraska joined the United States. Alumni include Johnny Carson, Warren Buffett, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic athletes....Read more Average Faculty Salary $114,978 2.6% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
17	University of Oregon	111819	87.42	1,060 – 1,340	24605	46084	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 85% first year retention rate......Read more Average Faculty Salary $111,819 3.0% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
18	Indiana University-Bloomington	108244	75.89	1,230 – 1,430	17270	53417	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 90% first year retention rate. 80% of students graduate in six years. Average Faculty Salary $108,244 3.8% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417