Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Illinois Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Illinois Institute of Technology is in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Illinois Institute of Technology
Online coursework is an option at Illinois Institute of Technology. Of 8,834 students, 1,765 (20%) studied exclusively online and 2,108 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Illinois Institute of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois Institute of Technology’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #18 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #86 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #461 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #18 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #86 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #461 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology
Those who finish Illinois Institute of Technology’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,230 |
| 2 years | $66,120 |
| 3 years | $71,374 |
| 4 years | $82,203 |
| 5 years | $90,542 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn a median of $82,203, compared with $90,509 for all Illinois Institute of Technology graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology stands at $26,535.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Illinois Institute of Technology work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.