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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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University of Illinois Graduate Earnings Overview

$64,802

Median Salary (6yr)

$81,054

Median Salary (10yr)

$19,500

Median Debt

4.2x

Earnings / Debt

University of Illinois graduates earn a median of $81,054 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $19,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at University of Illinois

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Illinois Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$86,250	$75,000	+15%
Engineering	—	$82,800	$72,000	+15%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$71,300	$62,000	+15%
Business	—	$63,249	$55,000	+15%
Health Professions	—	$59,799	$52,000	+15%
Physical Sciences	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Architecture	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Social Sciences	—	$51,749	$45,000	+15%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Biological Sciences	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Communication & Journalism	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
History	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Education	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Psychology	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
English Language & Literature	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$39,100	$34,000	+15%

Most Popular Majors at University of Illinois

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Engineering

19.8%

Business/Marketing

13.4%

Social Sciences

7.7%

Computer Science

6.3%

Psychology

6.2%

Agriculture

5.8%

Communication

5.8%

Mathematics/Statistics

5.1%

Biological Sciences

5.1%

Health Professions

4.2%

Multidisciplinary

3.1%

Parks/Recreation

2.8%

Physical Sciences

2.5%

Visual/Performing Arts

2.4%

Is University of Illinois Worth It? The ROI Verdict

University of Illinois delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

University of Illinois Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Illinois Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$86,250	$75,000	+15%
Engineering	—	$82,800	$72,000	+15%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$71,300	$62,000	+15%
Business	—	$63,249	$55,000	+15%
Health Professions	—	$59,799	$52,000	+15%
Physical Sciences	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Architecture	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Social Sciences	—	$51,749	$45,000	+15%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Biological Sciences	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Communication & Journalism	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
History	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Education	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Psychology	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
English Language & Literature	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$39,100	$34,000	+15%

University of Illinois Salary & ROI FAQs

What do University of Illinois graduates actually earn?

University of Illinois graduates earn a median of $81,054 10 years post-graduation, up from $64,802 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at University of Illinois have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at University of Illinois include Computer Science ($86,250); Engineering ($82,800); Mathematics & Statistics ($71,300). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a University of Illinois degree worth the cost?

A 4-year University of Illinois degree costs about $47,444 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $81,054/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do University of Illinois students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for University of Illinois graduates is $19,500. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.