Is University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
University of Illinois Chicago is a public, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 8,690 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, business administration and management and biology sciences.
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Federal context for University of Illinois Chicago
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,662
Median earnings 4 years after
$72,839
Median earnings 10 years after
$68,740
Average net price
$10,974
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
8,690
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
22,170
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,565 | $52,736 | 478 |
| Medicine | First professional | $65,807 | $116,861 | 471 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,727 | $65,915 | 415 |
| Law | Doctoral | $62,322 | $95,603 | 355 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $78,040 | $120,470 | 337 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,768 | $59,119 | 329 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,045 | $87,037 | 324 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,591 | $83,218 | 320 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,551 | $59,295 | 279 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $91,467 | $143,853 | 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,871 | $87,384 | 224 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $65,680 | $86,088 | 203 |
| Public Health | Master's | $67,936 | $89,402 | 199 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,782 | $71,293 | 198 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $45,665 | $67,555 | 158 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 367 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 358 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 339 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 326 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 301 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 267 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 266 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 246 |
| Social Work | Master's | 241 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 231 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 25% | 18,509 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 12,352 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 10,467 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 5,572 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 3,921 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 3,900 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 3,821 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 2,604 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Illinois Chicago. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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