Engineering-Related Fields at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Engineering-Related Fields, 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 is located in Champaign, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering-Related Fields Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Engineering-Related Fields program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 28 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 129 |
Earnings for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Engineering-Related Fields program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,481 |
| 2 years | $71,015 |
| 3 years | $81,064 |
| 4 years | $96,516 |
| 5 years | $104,381 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering-Related Fields graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $96,516, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Engineering-Related Fields graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 42% women (23) and 58% men (32).
Engineering-Related Fields Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 55 master’s engineering-related fields graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 42% were women (23) and 58% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 55 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering-Related Fields Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Engineering-Related Fields program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Management Engineering | 55 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering-Related Fields program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering-Related Fields graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
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.