Architecture/Urban Planning at University of Illinois Chicago
If you are interested in studying Architecture/Urban Planning, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Architecture/Urban Planning Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Architecture/Urban Planning program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 224 |
Earnings for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago
Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Architecture/Urban Planning program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,244 |
| 2 years | $46,496 |
| 3 years | $52,696 |
| 4 years | $61,158 |
| 5 years | $68,810 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from University of Illinois Chicago take home a median $61,158, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $23,840.
Best-Paid Careers for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates
Students who finish Architecture/Urban Planning program at University of Illinois Chicago work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $116,710 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Historians | $89,780 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Landscape Architects | $88,491 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $77,609 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | $61,167 |
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
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