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Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 1,555 computer science graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 77
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 27
Best Value Illinois #5 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 77
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #23 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #221 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 77
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 27
Best Value Illinois #5 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 77
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #23 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #221 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Those who finish University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $133,547
2 years $129,668
3 years $183,784
4 years $192,927
5 years $174,811

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $192,927, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 112% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 24% women (375) and 76% men (1,180).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 361 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 31% were women (112) and 69% were men (249).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 44
Hispanic / Latino 23
Black / African American 4
Asian 192
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 84
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 63% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 1,094 master’s computer science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 23% were women (247) and 77% were men (847).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 137
Hispanic / Latino 30
Black / African American 9
Asian 224
Two or More Races 13
International (Nonresident) 567
Unknown 114
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 25% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 77 doctoral computer science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 14% were women (11) and 86% were men (66).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Computer Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 54
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 9% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Computer Science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 1,555

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667

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