Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Architecture/Urban Planning at University of Illinois Chicago

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Architecture/Urban Planning at University of Illinois Chicago
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.

Architecture/Urban Planning earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.