General Engineering Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 13,250 people employed in jobs related to an Engineering degree, compared to 401,000 nationwide.
Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Illinois
Engineering grads earn an average of $147,270 in the state and $149,803 nationwide.
Most Popular General Engineering Programs in IL
There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,483 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,380 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,524 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,791 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,180 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,282 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 67% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $39,110 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,494 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,681 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,274 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,600 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,320 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,467 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,012 a year.
General Engineering Careers in IL
Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 14% | $116,775 |
| Photonics Engineers | 13% | $84,667 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 13% | $98,460 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9% | $101,277 |
| Robotics Engineers | 9% | $72,925 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 8% | $89,263 |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | 7% | $59,756 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 4% | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | 1% | $104,558 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | -2% | $79,889 |
| Nanosystems Engineers | -3% | $50,152 |
| Engineers, All Other | -4% | $136,628 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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