Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 26 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #233 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 26 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #233 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago
Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,665 |
| 2 years | $63,564 |
| 3 years | $69,281 |
| 4 years | $78,213 |
| 5 years | $90,157 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $78,213, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $22,858.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Illinois Chicago work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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