Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign worth it?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public, four-year institution in Champaign, Illinois (small city). It awarded 16,752 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, business administration and management and management sciences and quantitative methods.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,513
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,628
Median earnings 10 years after
$81,054
Average net price
$14,355
Completion rate
85%
Completions (2024)
16,752
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
36,258
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $118,799 | $151,907 | 364 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $33,384 | $60,168 | 341 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $58,921 | $86,860 | 326 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,808 | $66,439 | 298 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,602 | $64,120 | 238 |
| Veterinary Medicine | Doctoral | $96,557 | $133,973 | 226 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $72,105 | $106,780 | 224 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,172 | $69,515 | 217 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $48,063 | $83,451 | 216 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Bachelor's | $29,777 | $70,213 | 205 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $103,123 | $159,855 | 199 |
| Law | Doctoral | $84,855 | $130,428 | 196 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $75,381 | $119,978 | 189 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $124,530 | $181,981 | 175 |
| Education, General | Master's | $62,620 | $71,889 | 173 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 1,373 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 1,094 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 1,028 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 601 |
| Computer Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 392 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 368 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 361 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | 282 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 269 |
| Agricultural Economics | Bachelor's | 264 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 26% | 30,755 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 19,723 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 10,989 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 8,500 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 7% | 8,064 |
| Information | 6% | 6,852 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 5,416 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 4,607 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 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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